Solidus - Fausta SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| 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#389239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
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Unabridged legend:
SALVS REIPVBLICAE
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Translation: [Dedicated to] the health of the republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Fausta coin is that it features an image of the Roman Empress Fausta, who was known for her beauty and was a prominent figure during the reign of her husband, Emperor Constantine the Great.
