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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Solidus - Constantius II VIRTVS CONSTANTI CAES; Nicomedia
335 year| Gold | 4.25 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 335 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, dragging captive by hair with left hand and holding trophy across left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS CON-STANTI CAES
Unabridged legend: VIRTVS CONSTANTI CAESARI
Translation: The power of caesar Constantius
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Constantius II (VIRTVS CONSTANTI CAES; Nicomedia) (335) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Constantius II, who was the first Roman Emperor to be baptized as a Christian. This coin, made of gold and weighing 4.25g, features an image of Constantius II on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, highlighting the blending of Christian and pagan imagery during this time period.
