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Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Nicomedia
| Bronze | - | 18.56 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 |
| Diameter | 18.56 mm |
| Thickness | 3.12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#140742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Mintmark and officina in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesares
Translation: Providence of the two 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 symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
