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Jovian AV Solidus, Nicomedia. DN IOVIA-NVS PEP AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned, Roma facing, Constantinopolis turned left, between them holding a shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X; Roma holding spear, Constantinopolis holding a sceptre and rests foot on prow. Mintmark SMNE. RIC VIII Nicomedia 126. With kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica. Sold for 2,500 Swiss Francs.