Nummus - Constantinus II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea) (325-326) front Nummus - Constantinus II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea) (325-326) back
Nummus - Constantinus II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea) (325-326) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea

 
Bronze 3.91 g 21 mm
Description
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
3.91 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#311755
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Camp gate without doors, two turrets above flanking a star.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS

Translation:
Providentiæ Cæsarum
To the foresight of our caesars

Interesting fact

The Nummus - Constantinus II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which is a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantinus II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 324 to 337 AD and was known for his efforts to promote Christianity and establish a unified currency system throughout the empire.