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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 3.14 g | 18.76 mm |
| 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 | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 18.76 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Mintmark and officina followed by a dot in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE 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 one side, which represents the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
