Solidus - Constantinus I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Nicomedia

€388,935.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324-325
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.44 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#71, OCRE#ric.7.nic.71
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, head, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
(Translation: Constantius the noble junior caesar)
Reverse descriptionConstantine II, draped, standing front, head left, holding standard, surmounted by eagle, facing right, holding wreath, vertical in right hand and sceptre, sloped marginally to right, in left: to right, standard surmounted with hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS SMN
(Translation: In honor of the Prince of Youth.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325) SMN - -
Catalog ID3774869080
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