What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 34?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 34 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Nicomedia 34)

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 34

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-351 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.36g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTA-NS PERP AVG

Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 34 is a solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-351 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.36g, 22mm 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 34?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 34 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-351 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 34.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTA-NS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 34?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 34 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.