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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.98 g | 18.83 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 | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 18.83 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#103353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Camp gate without doors, with varying number of stone layers, with star above in between two turrets.
Mint and officina marks in exergue. Dot after officina mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Translation: The Foresight of the Two Caesars
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties exist with various numbers of layers.Varieties may exist with bust right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
