Solidus - Constantinus I VICTOR OMNIVM GENTIVM, Nicomedia

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324-325
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSolidus (1)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight4.35 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#82, OCRE#ric.7.nic.82
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantine I, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Constantinus the dutiful and happy emperor)
Reverse descriptionConstantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding standard in left hand; at his feet, two suppliants; behind, seated captive. Mintmakr and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTOR OMN-IVM GENTIVM
(Translation: The conqueror of all nations)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325)  - 3rd Officina (SMNΓ) -
Catalog ID1161712950
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