11/2 Solidi - Constantius II VIRTVS CONSTANTINI CAES, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year327
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#136, OCRE#ric.7.nic.136
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
(Translation: The noble caesar Flavius Iulius Constantius)
Reverse descriptionConstantius II, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy across left shoulder; on either side, seated captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS CON-STANTINI CAES
(Translation: The valor of Caesar Constantine)
Edge
MintSMNM
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (327)  - -
Catalog ID9390170590
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