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Solidus - Constantius II CONSTANTIVS CAESAR; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.42 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.42 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSTANTI-VS CAESAR
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early depiction of a Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on the reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ ( Chi and Rho), was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship during a time of persecution. Its inclusion on the coin suggests that Constantius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 324 to 337 AD, may have been sympathetic to Christianity, which was still a minority religion at the time.
