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RIC VIII Nicomedia 74

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Nicomedia 74. Denomination: Solidus. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows bust 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 a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand, with the legend FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG.

The reverse shows roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow, with the legend GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE.

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantius II, a son of Constantine the Great, served as Roman emperor from 337 until 361. The solidus had been established in the early 4th century as a highly pure gold coin that served as the primary gold denomination across the Later Roman Empire. This coin was produced at the mint of Nicomedia, an ancient city that had previously functioned as the senior capital of the Roman Empire under Diocletian.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Solidus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust 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 a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow
Obverse legend
FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG
Reverse legend
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Nicomedia 74
Denomination and metal
Solidus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG
Reverse legend to match
GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE
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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