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Centenionalis - Constantius II VICTORIA CAESARIS; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.34 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350-351 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#207601 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm-branch
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VICTORIA CAESARIS
ΓSIS
Translation: Victory of the Cesar
Edge
Plain
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 the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the inscription "VICTORIA CAESARIS" meaning "Victory of the Caesar" in Latin, indicating the coin's use as a tool for propaganda and reinforcing the emperor's authority.
