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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Rome
| Gold | 4.45 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-357 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.45 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX
RSMP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II, who was a Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 AD, on one side, and the inscription "GLORIA REI PVBLICAE" (Glory of the Republic) on the other side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still using the traditional Roman Republican imagery and inscriptions, despite the fact that the empire had long since become a monarchy. This coin is a rare example of a solidus, a type of gold coin that was used as a standard unit of currency throughout the Roman Empire.
