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Solidus - Constantius II VIRTVS EXERCITVM; Thessalonica
| Gold | 4.53 g | 21 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 | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#417773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy on spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; on either side, seated captive.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS - EXERCITVM
Unabridged legend: Virtus exercitum
Translation: The power of the army
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 a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was minted in Thessalonica, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during this period.
