2 Solidi - Constantinus II SECVRITAS PERPETVAE, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324
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#54, OCRE#ric.7.nic.54
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 descriptionConstantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, erecting trophy with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; at foot of trophy, cuirass and shield. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS PERPETVAE
(Translation: [Dedicated to] perpetual security.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324)  - -
Catalog ID6439858850
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