2 Solidi - Fausta SPES REIPVBLICAE, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324-325
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Solidi
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight8.72 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#69A, OCRE#ric.7.nic.69A
Obverse descriptionBust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
(Translation: The empress Flavia Maxima Fausta)
Reverse descriptionFausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES REI - PVBLICAE
(Translation: The hope of the Republic.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325) SMN - -
Catalog ID3837546830
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