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Solidus - Constantius II FELICITAS ROMANORVM; Rome
357 year| Gold | 4.48 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 357 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.48 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#385454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow; mintmark in exergue followed by palm branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS - RO-MANORVM
VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX
RSMT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantius II (FELICITAS ROMANORVM; Rome) (357) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The inclusion of this image on the coin may have been a deliberate choice by Constantius II to promote the idea of a prosperous and happy Roman Empire during his reign.
