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Nummus - Constantinus II PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS; Rome
317 year| Bronze | 2.84 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#115062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Prince standing right, helmeted, in military attire, chlamys over right shoulder, holding inverted with right hand and shield in left hand.
In left field, letter A.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS
RP
Translation: Principia Iuventutis (Prince of Youth)
Edge
Gross
Comment
Variants of obverse lettering cesura along with officinae are known but not listed by RIC.Reverse meaning and translation does not seem to find supported explanation for the use of principia; this could be a reference to the Princeps Iuventutis title bestowed on successor to the emperor during the early times of the Empire.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus II (PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS; Rome) (317) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Constantine II (317-337 AD). This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the image of Victory represents the old Roman values and beliefs that were slowly being replaced by Christianity.
