THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Constantine I augustus, 310-337
Medallion of 1.5 solidi, Nicomedia late 324, AV 6.61 g. DN CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS AVG ET – CAES N N Emperor laureate and in military attire standing l., holding vexillum in l. hand and erecting trophy with r.; at base of trophy, two captives, their hands tied behind back. In exergue, SMN. C –. Gnecchi –. Alföldi –. RIC –, cf. 57 (Constantine II caesar, this reverse die). Depeyrot –, cf. p. 54.
An apparently unrecorded variety. An impressive medallion bearing an interesting
portrait and a lovely reddish tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc