This coin was issued in Palau.
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This coin is part of the "Roman Empire" collection which features reproductions of original antique coins issued in the times of the Roman Empire. The dates on the reverse (which reproduce the obverse of the original, usually displaying the portrait of an Emperor) are given in Roman numerals.
Constantine the Great – CIT Coin Invest AG The Mint says about this coin:
21. A solidus of Constantine the Great. Constantine who was born in the city of Naissus in about 280 A.D., todays Serbia, replaced the aureus with the lighter solidus during his reign from 306-337. Before long, this new Roman currency was also used outside the realms of the Empire. Constantine was not only clever in dealing with the army and political matters, he also knew how to make the most of all propaganda opportunities. There were many drastic changes in the structure of the Roman Empire during his reign. The system of tetrarchy was abandoned once again, in order to facilitate autocratic rule. The development of Byzantium into an Imperial city, which the Emperor appropriately named Constantinople also, began around the year 330. more CIT Item ID: 25680 Country: Palau Date of issue: 2012 Denomination: 1 Dollar Material: Gold .9999 Quality: BU Mintage: 15000 pcs |