1 Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, Nicomedia

€355,391.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year340-351
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.39 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#31, OCRE#ric.8.nic.31, Depey Rom#3/3
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFLIVL CONSTAN - TIVS PF AVG
(Translation: Flavius Iulius Constantius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding scepter in left hand, her right foot on prow, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE VOT XX MVLT XXX SMNT
(Translation: Glory to the state / Vows for the twentieth anniversary and more for the thirtieth anniversary)
Edge
MintSMNP
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (340-351)  - Officina Mark ∈ -
ND (340-351)  - Officina Mark B -
ND (340-351)  - Officina Mark C -
ND (340-351)  - Officina Mark P -
ND (340-351)  - Officina Mark S -
ND (340-351)  - Officina Mark T -
Catalog ID6836196420
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