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#120, OCRE#ric.7.nic.120
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 descriptionFour-fold wreath enclosing legend and mint mark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTIS X CAESS NN
(Translation: vows (prayers) for ten years of rule of our caesars)
Edge
MintMNM
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (326-327)  - -
Catalog ID9901245630
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