Solidus - Constantinus I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Nicomedia

€388,936.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324-325
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.41 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#74, OCRE#ric.7.nic.74
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
(Translation: Constantius the noble junior caesar)
Reverse descriptionConstantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle holding wreath in right hand and sceptre on left arm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI - I-V-VENTVTIS SMNM
(Translation: In honor of the Prince of Youth.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325) SMNM - -
Catalog ID1004913320
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