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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Sirmium
| Gold | 4.56 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.56 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; 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 / XXXV / MVLT / XXXX
SIRM
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 Roman Republic's imagery and symbols, despite having transitioned to an imperial system of government over a century earlier.
