11/2 Solidi - Constantinus II VOTIS X CAESS NN, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year326-327
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value11/2 Solidus (1.5)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight6.75 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#118, OCRE#ric.7.nic.118
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
(Translation: Our noble lord caesar Constantinus junior)
Reverse descriptionFour-fold wreath enclosing legend and mintmark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTIS X CAESS NN
(Translation: vows (prayers) for ten years of rule of our caesars)
Edge
MintMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (326-327)  - MN•B -
Catalog ID4241381740
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