Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.47 g, 12 h), Nicomedia, 351-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear over his shoulder in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman galloping left and spearing a fallen foe, on his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / SMNC Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, holding spear in her left hand, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding scepter in her left hand, supporting between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX. Depeyrot 5/2. RIC 74. A beautiful piece, well struck in high relief and with a splendid portrait. Tiny marks and very minor die wear, otherwise, virtually as struck.