9 Siliqua - Constantius II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Nicomedia
| Gold | 1.6 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | 1½ Scripulum = 9 Siliquae (⅜) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, supporting an inscribed shield on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
VOT
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Translation: Victory of the Augustus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM" (Victory of the Augusti) on the other, signifying the victory of the Roman Empire under his rule.
