2 Solidi - Constantinus I CRISPVS ET CONSTANTIVS NOBB CAESS, Nicomedia

€389,229.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324-325
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Solidi
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight8.85 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#68, OCRE#ric.7.nic.68
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, left, spear across left shoulder, holding shield in right hand and Victory on globe in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Our lord emperor Constantinus the great)
Reverse descriptionCrispus, robed, to left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and globe, and Constantius II, to right, draped, cuirassed; both standing facing each other. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCRISPVS ET CONSTANTIVS NOBB CAESS
(Translation: Crispus and Constantius our noble caesar)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325) SMN - -
Catalog ID8879660260
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