Description
Collection Number: WC 5556
Object Number:
Dates: 317 - 337
Denomination: Solidus
Dimensions: 19.62mm
Weight: 4.61g
Authority: Constantine I
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG; Laureate and rosette diademed head, right
OCRE: CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG; Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Obverse Legend:
CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: H for A
Reverse Type: VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS GALL; Mars, nude, advancing right, chlamys flying, trophy across left shoulder, holding transverse spear, captive seated on ground at either side
OCRE: VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS GALL; Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, chlamys flying, holding transverse spear with right hand and holding trophy across left shoulder; on either side, seated captive
Reverse Legend:
VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS GALL
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
-/-//TR
Reverse Inscription Comments: H for A
Bibliography
cf. RIC VII p. 179 n. 192, Plate 4