Constantius II Solidus, Constantius II reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 181 · 324 AD-325 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard with hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 181 is a solidus of Constantius II, issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle in right hand and sceptre 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 Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 181?
- RIC VII Ticinum 181 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 181.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 181?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard with hand with the inscription PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
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