What is RIC VII Cyzicus 41?

RIC VII Cyzicus 41 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (325 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 41.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Cyzicus 41

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 41

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

325 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI - I-V-VENTVTIS

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and standard with eagle in left hand; behind, standard with hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 41 is a solidus of Constantine I (325 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and standard with eagle in left hand; behind, standard with hand.

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 41?: RIC VII Cyzicus 41 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (325 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 41.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 41?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding sceptre in right hand and standard with eagle in left hand; behind, standard with hand with the inscription PRINCIPI - I-V-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.