Solidus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS AVG, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year327
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.55 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#139, OCRE#ric.7.nic.139
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
(Translation: The emperor Constantinus the great.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSTAN-TINVS AVG
(Translation: The emperor Constantinus)
Edge
MintSMNC
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (327)  - -
Catalog ID1530327210
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