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

326 year
Bronze 3.09 g 18.83 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
326
Value
Follis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.09 g
Diameter
18.83 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#421468
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above.
Mintmark and officina followed by a dot in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Unabridged legend: Providentiae duorum caesarum.

Translation: To the providence of the two Caesars.

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.