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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Solidus of Constantius II, Nicomedia

r. 337-340

Constantine II

Roman

Obverse: Bust of Constantius II facing, cuirassed, wearing crested helmet with pearl diadem, a spear over his shoulder and holding a shield on his left arm. Reverse: Roma and Constantinople enthroned, between them a shield inscriber.

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine

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