A Solidus of Constantine
A Solidus of Constantine

Gold solidus of Constantine I, Ticinum, July to end 316 A.D.
 
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG;  nimbate, draped and cuirassed bust facing, slightly l., raising r. hand and holding globe in l.
VICTORIOSO SEMPER; Emperor standing facing, wearing tunic and wreathed by a Victory; in l. field, turreted female figure standing r. and offering wreath; in exergue, SMT.
 
RIC 59; Alföldi 662; Cohen 657; Depeyrot 16/10
 
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 106), 9.5.2018, lot 1050

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