How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 74?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; 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 74?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 74 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.66g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Nicomedia 74)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 74

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.66g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 74 is a solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-355 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/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; 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 4.66g, 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 74?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 74 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 74.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 74?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; 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 74?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 74 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.66g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.