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Nummus - Constantine II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Treveri
| Bronze | 3.02 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors; star above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
STR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an 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 fragility of even the most powerful empires.
