Constantius II Uncertain Value, Constantine reverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 143 · 326 AD-327 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, left
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 143 is an uncertain value of Constantius 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.3g, 22mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Nicomedia 143?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 143 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantius II issued under Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 143.
- How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 143?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. 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.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 143?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 143 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.3g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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