© David E. Anderson
© David E. Anderson
Nummus - Constantius II as Caesar PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.67 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328-329 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.67 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#176811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets and star above; mint mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDEN - TIAE CAESS
ΔSISŬ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II as Caesar, which suggests that it was minted during a time when he was still a junior emperor, rather than a senior emperor. This is significant because it provides insight into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during this period, and highlights the importance of Constantius II's role in the empire's governance.
