Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340-351 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting an inscribed shield; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
VOT
XX
MVLT
XXX
Unabridged legend:
GLORIA REIPVBLICAE
VOTIS VICENNALIBVS MVLTIS TRICENNALIBVS
Translation:
Glory of the republic.
Vows (prayers) on the twentieth anniversary [of the emperor's rule], more for his [hoped-for] thirtieth anniversary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and the personification of the Roman Republic, or "Gloria Reipublicae," 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 tensions between the emperor and the Roman Senate. Despite these challenges, the Solidus remained a widely used and highly valued currency throughout the empire.