© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantius II as Caesar Bust left; PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.0 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#212218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
PLON
Translation:
Providentiae Caesares - to the providence of the Caesars.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II as Caesar, which suggests that he was being groomed as a potential successor to his father, Emperor Constantine the Great. This is significant because it highlights the importance of succession planning in the Roman Empire, and how the ruling family sought to ensure a smooth transition of power from one generation to the next. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted in Londinium (modern-day London) speaks to the spread of Roman influence and culture throughout the empire, and how even distant provinces were connected to the center of power in Rome.
