Nummus - Constantius II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Antioch) (326-327) front Nummus - Constantius II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Antioch) (326-327) back
Nummus - Constantius II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Antioch) (326-327) photo
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Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Antioch

 
Bronze 3.37 g 19.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
326-327
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.37 g
Diameter
19.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#398377
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Dot in doorway.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesarum.

Translation: To the foresight of the Caesars.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.