Solidus - Constantius II VICTORIA CONSTANTI AVG; 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 | 337-340 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/X on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA CONSTANTI AVG
VOT X
Unabridged legend:
VICTORIA CONSTANTI AVGVSTI
VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Translation:
The victory of the emperor Constantine.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
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 goddess Victoria on the other. The coin was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the period.
