2 Solidi - Constantinus I PIETAS AVGVSTI N, Nicomedia

€389,230.00
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
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#69, OCRE#ric.7.nic.69
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Our lord emperor Constantinus the great)
Reverse descriptionConstantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head front, assisting kneeling turreted female figure with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with palm. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVGVSTI N
(Translation: Piety of our Emperor.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325)  - -
Catalog ID8465217870
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