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Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea
326 year| Bronze | 2.45 g | 18.85 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 326 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 18.85 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#398084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above.
Mintmark and officina followed by a dot in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesarum.
Translation: To the providence of the two Caesars.
Edge
Plain
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.
