2 Solidi - Constantinus II VOTIS X CAESS NN, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year326-327
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#119, OCRE#ric.7.nic.119
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, head, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
(Translation: Our noble lord caesar Constantinus junior)
Reverse descriptionInscription, in four lines, including mint mark, within four-fold wreath: at top, centre, eagle, facing left, within medallion. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTIS X CAESS NN
(Translation: vows (prayers) for ten years of rule of our caesars)
Edge
MintMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (326-327)  - 3rd Officina (MNΓ) -
Catalog ID2806757570
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