How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 78?

The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 78

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 78

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SALVS REI - PVBLICAE

Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 78 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.

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 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 78?: RIC VII Nicomedia 78 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 78.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 78?: The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.