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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Siscia
| Gold | 4.16 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 4.16 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis enthroned left, feet on prow, scepter in left hand, jointly holding between them with their right hands an inscribed shield.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
VOT
XXX
MVLT
XXXX
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 a depiction of the personification of the Roman Empire, Gloria Rei Publicae, 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 ideological and propaganda efforts of the period.
