RIC VII Nicomedia 166

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Nicomedia 166. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Nicomedia. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, with right hand assisting kneeling turreted female figure being presented by soldier with shield and with left hand holding sceptre; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with palm
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Reverse legend
PIETAS AVGVSTI NOSTRI

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.7.nic.166

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