Siliqua - Constantius Gallus VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year351-355
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSiliqua (1⁄24)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.37 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#83, OCRE#ric.8.nic.83
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONSTAN-TIVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Our noble lord caesar Constantius [Gallus])
Reverse descriptionVOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X within a wreath
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTIS V MVLTIS X
(Translation: vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (351-355)  - -
Catalog ID8057272280
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