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Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.41 g | 21.5 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 | 4.41 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389962 |
|---|---|
| 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 a Roman Emperor from 337 to 354 AD, on one side, and the personification of the Roman Republic, Gloriana, on the other. This coin was issued during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the tensions between the emperor's authority and the ideals of the Republic.
