© CGB
© CGB
Nummus - Constantine II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM; VOT V; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 2.36 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#232733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Lettering out and within wreath, star above in badge, mintmark below wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT V
TSBVI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantine II, who was the son of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Roman emperor. Despite being the son of a powerful emperor, Constantine II's reign was marked by political instability and power struggles, and he was eventually overthrown and executed by his own soldiers. This coin, minted during his reign, serves as a reminder of the transience of power and the tumultuous nature of Roman politics during that time.
