Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Heraclea 100

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 100

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

326 AD-330 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTOR OMN-IVM GENTIVM

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two suppliants; behind, captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 100 is a solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-330 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two suppliants; behind, captive.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

About the Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 100?: RIC VII Heraclea 100 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-330 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 100.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 100?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two suppliants; behind, captive with the inscription VICTOR OMN-IVM GENTIVM. Portrait type: diademed.