© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Centenionalis - Constans I VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, ivy leaf; Treveri
| Bronze | 1.18 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Ivy leaf in centre field.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
☙
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Dominorum Augustroum Que Nostorum.
Translation: To the Victory of our Lords and emperors.
Comment
Variants exist for this type of coin minted in Trier including:
- varieties of marks in centre field such as "D" or "M" or "ε" or palm branch or star
- varieties of bust of Constans with rosette-diadem instead of pearl-diadem
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constans I, who was known for his military campaigns and religious reforms. Despite his efforts to strengthen the Roman Empire, his reign was marked by political instability and external threats, and he was eventually assassinated in 354 AD.
