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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.50 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340-351 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.50 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding scepter in left hand, her right foot on prow, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
VOT
XX
MVLT
XXX
SMN B
Unabridged legend: Gloria Rei-publicae / Votis Vicennalibus Multis Tricennalibus
Translation: Glory to the state / Vows for the twentieth anniversary and more for the thirtieth anniversary
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 inscription "GLORIA REI PVBLICAE" (Glory of the Public State) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the ideals and values of the era.
