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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II as Caesar PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#362429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, star above
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesares
Translation: to the providence of the Caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantinus II as Caesar, which suggests that it was minted during a time when he was still a junior emperor and had not yet ascended to the position of Augustus. This coin, therefore, provides a unique glimpse into the early years of Constantinus II's reign and the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time.
