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Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.72 g | 18 mm |
| 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 / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Mintmark and officina between two dots in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesarum.
Translation: To the foresight of the Caesars.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Cyzicus) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in 326-327 AD, which aimed to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy and simplify its currency system. This coin, made of bronze and weighing 1.72g, was one of the new denominations introduced during this reform, and it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the obverse side, symbolizing the empire's prosperity and good fortune.
