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Solidus with bust of Constantius II
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 351–355
Mint: Bithynia, Nicomedia
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 21.5 mm. Weight: 4.54 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.542
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, cuirassed facing bust of Constantius II, spear behind.
FLIVLCONSTAN TIVSPERPAVG
Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned supporting shield inscribed: VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX
Around: GLORIA REI PVBLICAE in ex.: SMNT
FLIVLCONSTAN TIVSPERPAVG
Reverse: Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned supporting shield inscribed: VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX
Around: GLORIA REI PVBLICAE in ex.: SMNT
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; December 16, 1998: gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA