★ A rare solidus of Constantius II ★

Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.25 g, 12 h), Nicomedia, 342/3 or 347/8. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS PERP AVG Laurel-and-rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II to right. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / SMNS Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX. Depeyrot 3/4. RIC 26. Rare. Slightly clipped and with a graffito on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.