

Constantius II (337-361). AV Solidus, Nicomedia mint, 351-355. Obv. 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. Rev. 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. RIC VIII Nicomedia 74. 4.26 g. 21.00 mm. Scratches on both sides. About VF.