Aureus - Constantinus I VOTIS V MVLTIS X, Nicomedia

€389,077.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year313
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (10)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionGold
Weight5.45 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#1, OCRE#ric.7.nic.1
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantine I, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Constantinus the dutiful and happy emperor)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing right, holding shield inscribed VI/CTO/RIA/AVG supported by cippus. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTIS V - MVLTIS X
(Translation: vows (prayers) for the five year anniversary [of the Emperor`s rule] and for five years more.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (313)  - -
Catalog ID1331693570
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