002a Constantius II

Ruler: Constantius II, as Agustus AD 337-361

Obverse: D[ominvs] N[oster] CONSTANTIVS P[ivs] F[elix] AVG[vstvs]; rosette-diademed head of Constantius II right

Reverse: GLORIA REI PVBLICAE; Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, and Constantinopolis (on right), turreted, placing her right foot on prow (dziób okrętu), holding between them a shield inscribed VOT XXXX; SMNsigma in exergue.

Mint: Nicomedia, AD 355-361

Denomination: Solidus

Weight: 3,94 g

Reference: RIC 100; Depeyrot; Depeyrot 6/1

Provenance:  According to Kunker, purchased in 1979 by the consignor.

Note: 

Unabridged legend:  Votis quadcennalibus

Translation: Glory to the state; Vows (prayers) on the fortieth anniversary [of the emperor's rule].

Collezione : 18c Roman solidi