What is RIC VII Cyzicus 20?

RIC VII Cyzicus 20 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 20.

How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 20?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, nude, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription FL IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm with the inscription CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Cyzicus 20

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 20

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, nude, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm

Reverse

CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN

Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 20 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 20?: RIC VII Cyzicus 20 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 20.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 20?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, nude, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription FL IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm with the inscription CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.