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Follis - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.99 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.99 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Constantius II standing left, in military attire, holding globe in right extended hand and spear in left hand; Γ in left field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
SPES REIPVBLICE
Γ
SMKS
Translation: Spes Reipublicae: Hope of the State.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 4th century. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of hope and optimism, possibly as a way to boost morale during a period of political or economic instability.
