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RIC VII Nicomedia 100

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Nicomedia 100. Denomination: 1 1/2 Solidus. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG.

The reverse shows constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand, with the legend EQVIS ROMANVS.

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Historical context

Following his accession, Constantine introduced the gold solidus to combat inflation, establishing a currency standard that endured for more than a thousand years. This gold 1 1/2 solidus piece was produced at the mint of Nicomedia. Its obverse depicts Constantine I accompanied by the legend "D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG", while the reverse shows the emperor mounted on horseback, raising his right hand, beside the legend "EQVIS ROMANVS".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
1 1/2 Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand
Obverse legend
D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Reverse legend
EQVIS ROMANVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Nicomedia 100
Denomination and metal
1 1/2 Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Reverse legend to match
EQVIS ROMANVS
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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