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© Janovsky (CC BY)
Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REIPVBLICAE; Sirmium
| Gold | 4.44 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 | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#416390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 scepter in left hand, her right foot on prow.
Mintmark between palm branches left and right in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GLORIA - REI-PVBLICAE
VOT
XXXV
MVLT
XXXX
Unabridged legend:
Gloria Reipublicae.
Votis
Tricesimus quīntus
Multis
Quadragensimus.
Translation:
To the glory of the state.
Vows for the thirty-fifth anniversary and more for the fortieth 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 361 AD, on one side, and the personification of the Roman Republic, Gloriana, 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's authority and the power of the Roman Senate. Despite being made of gold, this coin was widely circulated among the general population, indicating the relative prosperity and economic stability of the empire during this period.
