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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis
| Gold | 4.40 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis enthroned left, feet on prow, scepter in left hand, jointly holding between them with their right hands a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX
CONS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and the symbol of the Roman Empire, the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the desire to promote the idea of a strong and stable central authority.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (351-355) CONS | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Solidus - Constantius II (GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Constantinopolis) (351-355) coin.
