Solidus - Constantius II (GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Sirmium) (351-355) front Solidus - Constantius II (GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Sirmium) (351-355) back
Solidus - Constantius II (GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Sirmium) (351-355) photo
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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Sirmium

 
Gold 4.50 g 20 mm
Description
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
4.50 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#375106
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/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/XXX/MVLT/XXXX
•SIRMC

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" (meaning "Glory of the Republic") on the other side. 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.