Solidus - Constantinus I VOTA PVBLICA, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.37 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#66, OCRE#ric.7.nic.66
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantine I, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Constantius the dutiful and happy emperor)
Reverse descriptionConstantine I, wearing tunica, with cloak over left shoulder, standing front, with right hand outstretched, receiving, on left, Victory, winged, draped, standing right on globe, holding wreath up in right hand, from Pax, draped, standing right, and wreath from Republica, draped, on right, standing left. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA PVBLICA
(Translation: State (official) vows (prayers))
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324)  - 3rd Officina (SMNΓ) -
Catalog ID9606134970
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