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Obverse © Moineau 25 (CC BY-SA)
½ Maiorina - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Arelate
| Bronze | 1.96 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | ½ Maiorina (1⁄144) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Emperor Constantius II helmeted, dressed militarily, standing left, holding a globe in his right hand and a haste in his left.
In the left fields, a star above the Emperor's hand and a crescent moon below.
Different of office and workshop in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES REIPVBLICE
Comment
Obverse hyphenation :D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse hyphenation :
SPES REI-PVBLICE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman ship on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's powerful navy and its ability to transport goods and people across the Mediterranean Sea.
