9 Siliqua - Constantius II VICTORIA AVGVSTI N, Nicomedia

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year340-351
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value11/2 Scripulum = 9 Siliquae (⅜)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight1.65 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#36, OCRE#ric.8.nic.36
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTAN-TIVS AVG
(Translation: The emperor Constantius)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, supporting an inscribed shield on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side,
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGVSTI N VOT XXX
(Translation: The victory of our emperor)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (340-351)  - -
Catalog ID3361403370
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