What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 26?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 26 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus (RIC VIII Nicomedia 26)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 26

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-351 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.19g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding wreath inscribed XXV in right hand and holding trophy over left shoulder and palm in left hand; before her, seated captive, wearing pointed cap, raising both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 26 is a solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-351 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding wreath inscribed XXV in right hand and holding trophy over left shoulder and palm in left hand; before her, seated captive, wearing pointed cap, raising both hands. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.19g, 21mm diameter.

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 VIII Nicomedia 26?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 26 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-351 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 26.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 26?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding wreath inscribed XXV in right hand and holding trophy over left shoulder and palm in left hand; before her, seated captive, wearing pointed cap, raising both hands with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 26?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 26 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.