Miliarensis - Constantius II FELICITAS ROMANORVM; Nicomedia
| Silver | 4.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Milariensis (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius II, and Constantius Gallus, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned toward each other, each holding spear in left hand; standing beneath an arch with spiral columns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITAS ROMANORVM
Translation: Good fortune of Rome.
Interesting fact
The Miliarensis coin, which features Constantius II, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the idea of Roman unity and stability. The coin's design, which includes the image of the emperor and the inscription "FELICITAS ROMANORVM" (Happiness of the Romans), was meant to convey a message of prosperity and good fortune for the Roman Empire. Despite the coin's focus on unity, however, Constantius II's reign was marked by internal conflicts and external threats, including the constant pressure from barbarian tribes and the rivalry with the Sassanid Empire.
