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Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.03 g | 18.92 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 326-328 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.03 g |
| Diameter | 18.92 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
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: Providentiæ Caesarum.
Translation: To the Providence of the Cesars.
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.
