Solidus - Constans I VICTORIA CONSTANTIS, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year337-340
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.46 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#7, OCRE#ric.8.cnp.7
Obverse descriptionHead of Constans, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Constans, pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting an inscribed shield on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands. Constantinople mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG VOT X
(Translation: The victory of the emperor Constantine. Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (337-340)  - -
Catalog ID3706411650
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