Constantine II Uncertain Value, Constantine reverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 142 · 326 AD-327 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
D N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FELICITAS ROMANORVM
Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe
About This Type
This RIC VII Nicomedia 142 is an uncertain value of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Nicomedia 142?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 142 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 142.
- How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 142?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe with the inscription FELICITAS ROMANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
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