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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.41 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 | 4.41 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting an inscribed wreath; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding scepter in left hand, her right foot on prow.
Mintmark between stars 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. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the ideological and propaganda efforts of the period.
