A solidus refers to a slash (/) or, historically, a gold coin of the Late Roman Empire, widely used as a standard denomination from 312 AD.
A solidus was a gold coin used in the Late Roman Empire, but it can also refer to a slash (/). This gold coin, weighing 4.5 grams, was widely adopted starting in 312 AD.
| Back | solidus /SOL-i-dus/ |
|---|---|
| Front | noun 1. A slash 2. A gold coin issued in the Late Roman Empire, and a weight for gold more generally, corresponding to 4.5 grams. It was widely propagated in 312 AD by Constantine I and replaced the older Aureus as the main gold denomination. |
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