Solidus - Constantius II GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year355-357
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#293, OCRE#ric.8.rom.293, Depey Rom#14/1
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with star pattern in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF L IVL CONST-ANTIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding scepter in left hand, her right foot on prow; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX RSM ∈
Edge
MintRSM
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark ∈ -
ND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark B -
ND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark P -
ND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark Q -
ND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark S -
ND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark T -
ND (355-357) RSM - Officina Mark Z -
Catalog ID5410838900
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