© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Miliarense - Constantius II FELICITAS ROMANORVM; Nicomedia
| Silver | 4.30 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 326-327 |
| Value | Milariensis (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS ROMANORVM
Translation: good fortune of Rome.
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, and the inscription "FELICITAS ROMANORVM" which means "happiness of the Romans" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of Roman prosperity and happiness during Constantius II's reign.
