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Nummus - Constantinus II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT X; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.38 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 | 3.38 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#20515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Vows on two lines within laurel wreath, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT · X
Unabridged legend: Caesarum Nostrorum Votis Decennalibus
Translation: Vows for the tenth reign anniversary of our caesar
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine II (320-321 AD) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his reign. The coin features the image of Constantine II on the obverse (front side) and the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). The inscription "CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT X" on the coin means "Our Caesars' Vow for the 10th Time" in Latin, highlighting the significance of this milestone anniversary. This coin is made of bronze and weighs 3.38 grams, which was a common material and weight for coins during the Roman Empire. The Nummus - Constantinus II coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD.
