Roman Empire, Constantius II, 337-361, Solidus 351-355, Nicomedia

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Roman Empire. Constantius II augustus, 337–361. Solidus, Nicomedia 351-355, AV 4.51 g.
Obverse: FL IVL CONSTAN – TIVS PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield ornamented with horseman and fallen enemy motif //
Reverse: GLORIA – REI – PVBLICAE Roma and Constantinopolis, enthroned facing, supporting between them a wreath inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in l. hand and resting r. foot on prow and Roma holding spear in l. hand. In exergue, SMNP.

C 112. RIC 74. Depeyrot 5/1.

An almost invisible graffito on obverse, otherwise extremely fine

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Ex Gorny & Mosch 219, 2014, 502 and NAC 111, 2018, 244 sales.

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