What is RIC VII Cyzicus 23?

RIC VII Cyzicus 23 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 23.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Cyzicus 23

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 23

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, holding shield inscribed VOT/XX; before her, trophy; at foot of trophy, captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 23 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, holding shield inscribed VOT/XX; before her, trophy; at foot of trophy, captive.

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 23?: RIC VII Cyzicus 23 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, nude, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, holding shield inscribed VOT/XX; before her, trophy; at foot of trophy, captive with the inscription VICTORIB AVGG ET CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.