What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 119?

RIC VII Nicomedia 119 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.58g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I 2-Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 119

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 119

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

2-Solidus

Date

326 AD-327 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

1.58g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

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

Reverse

VOTIS/X/CAESS/NN

Four-fold wreath enclosing legend and mint mark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 119 is a 2-solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Four-fold wreath enclosing legend and mint mark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.58g, 16mm diameter.

About the Nicomedia Mint

Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 119?: RIC VII Nicomedia 119 is a Gold 2-Solidus of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 119.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 119?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Four-fold wreath enclosing legend and mint mark; at top of wreath, eagle standing left or star in medallion with the inscription VOTIS/X/CAESS/NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 119?: RIC VII Nicomedia 119 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.58g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.