Solidus - Constantinus I VICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324
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#64, OCRE#ric.7.nic.64
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, seated right by cuirass and shield inscribed VOT/XX; before her, trophy; at foot of trophy, seated captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN SMNK
(Translation: To the victors of our Augustus and Caesars)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324) SMNK - -
Catalog ID3347177520
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