© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constans VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 1.62 g | 15.33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 15.33 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Two Victories standing facing each other, each holding wreath with raised hand and palm with lowered hand; upright palm branch in lower center.
Palm branch between Victories.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Dominorum Augusti Que Nostrorum.
Translation: To the Victories of our two Lords and emperors.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans in 347-348 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the Roman Empire for decades. The reform introduced a new standardized system of coinage, with the Nummus being the base unit of currency, and it featured a simplified design that was easier to produce and harder to counterfeit. Despite the efforts to stabilize the currency, the Roman Empire's economic struggles continued, and the Nummus - Constans coin remains a valuable collector's item today.
