2 Solidi - Constantinus I GLORIA ROMANORVM, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year325
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#101, OCRE#ric.7.nic.101
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding Victory in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Our lord emperor Constantinus the great)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, shield. Mintmakr in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA RO-MANORVM
(Translation: Glory of the Romans.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (325)  - -
Catalog ID8572569350
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