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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Sirmium
Gold | 4.50 g | 20 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#375106 |
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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.