Constantius II AV Solidus. Nicomedia, AD 355/361. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed bust right / GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, shield inscribed with VOT XXXX in two lines supported by Roma enthroned left, wearing helmet and holding spear, and Constantinopolis enthroned right, wearing mural crown, foot on prow and holding sceptre; SMNI in exergue. RIC 100; Depeyrot 6/1. 3.95g, 21mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine; ex-jewellery. Very Rare.
Ex private German collection;
Ex Sotheby's, 4 April 1991, lot 109.