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RIC VII Nicomedia 112

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Nicomedia 112. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows head of Constantine II, diademed, right, looking upward. The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, with the legend CONSTANTI-NVS CAESAR.

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Historical context

This gold solidus was produced at the Nicomedia mint under the authority of Constantine I. The solidus was a highly pure gold denomination introduced in the early fourth century to replace the aureus, functioning as the primary gold currency of commerce. The obverse depicts Constantine II, while the reverse bears a winged, draped Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, accompanied by the inscription "CONSTANTI-NVS CAESAR".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine II, diademed, right, looking upward
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Obverse legend
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Reverse legend
CONSTANTI-NVS CAESAR

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Nicomedia 112
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
Research required
Reverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-NVS CAESAR
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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Issue or mint date
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