Obverse: Diademed bust of Constantine I
Reverse: Winged, half nude Victoria seated, inscribing a round shield held...
| Collection: | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
| Context: | Nicomedia |
| Material: | Gold |
| Denomination: | Solidus |
| Issuing Authority: | Constantine I |
| Actual Weight: | 4.35 g. |
| Date: | exact 335 AD |
| Dimensions: | 22 mm. |
| Period: | Constantinian |
Obverse Type: Within a dotted circle sits the winged and half-draped figure of Victoria (Victory) near profile to the right, on a cuirass and a shield. She is inscribing a round shield held by a nude, winged genius, standing near profile to the left.
Donor: Anonymous Gift in Memory of Zoë Wilbour
Commentary: Imperial aureus
Sources Used: RIC