THE OBVERSE
roman-empire-313-ad-item

roman-empire-313-ad-item

DenominationSolidus
Country / EmpireRoman Empire
Obverse DesignBust of Constantine I, typically laureate, diademed, or helmeted, facing right. Inscription often includes IMP CONSTANTINUS P F AVG (Imperator Constantinus Pius Felix Augustus).
Reverse DesignVaries. Common designs for 313 AD include Sol Invictus standing left, holding globe and raising right hand, with legend SOLI INVICTO COMITI (To the Unconquered Sun, the Companion). Other possibilities include Victoria, Virtus, or military standards.

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