Follis - Constantinus II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM; Arelate
320 year| Bronze | 2.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Inscription VOTIS V within the field; officina mark and mint mark behind an exergue line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VO - TIS - V
Translation: "Wishes for the fifth regnal anniversary of our cesars".
Comment
Constantine II, is son of Constantine I "the Great", as "Caesar", before he became Augustus with his two brothers in September 337.VOTIS V refers to the Quinquennalia, which were celebrated at the start of the fifth year of reign. The coin could be anticipating the Quinquennalia or celebrating them. Constantine II was made Caesar on March 1st 317 (aged only 1)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantinus II, who was the son of Constantine the Great, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "CAESARVM NOSTRORVM" meaning "our Caesars" in Latin, indicating that the coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was ruled by multiple emperors.
