Constantius II augustus, 337 – 361. Solidus, Nicomedia 351-355,

Constantius II augustus, 337 – 361. Solidus, Nicomedia 351-355, AV 4.41 g. FL IVL CONSTAN – TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear in r. hand and shield decorated with horseman and enemy motif in l. Rev. GLORIA – REI – PVBLICAE Roma and Constantinopolis, enthroned facing, supporting between them a wreath inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX Constantinopolis holding sceptre in l. hand and resting r. foot on prow and Roma holding spear in l. hand. In exergue, SMNP. C 112. RIC 74. Depeyrot 5/1.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased from Bourgey in 1956. From the Pierre Bastien collection.