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Nummus - Constantinopolis VOT XX MVLT XXX; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.18 g | 14 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 | 2.18 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-line inscription within a wreath.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
XX
MVLT
XXX
Unabridged legend: Votis vicennalibus multis tricennalibus.
Translation: Vows for the twentieth reign anniversary and multiplication of vows for the thirtieth anniversary to come.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinopolis coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 361 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Heraclea on the reverse side, which is an unusual feature for a Roman coin, as most coins from this period depicted the emperor or other Roman deities. This suggests that the coin may have been minted specifically for circulation in the city of Constantinople, which was named after the emperor and was an important center of trade and commerce during this time.
