THE OBVERSE
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DenominationSolidus
Country / EmpireRoman Empire
Obverse DesignLaureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Constantine I, facing right or left. Inscription typically includes his name and titles, such as CONSTANTINVS P F AVG (Constantine Pious and Fortunate Augustus).
Reverse DesignHighly varied. Common themes include: Victory (often holding a wreath and palm), Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun god), military standards, personifications (e.g., Roma, Constantinopolis), or imperial virtues. Inscriptions often relate to the depicted figure or theme, such as VICTORIA AVGG (Victory of the Augusti) or SOLI INVICTO COMITI (To the Unconquered Sun, the Companion).

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