© EPHESE
© EPHESE
Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS with 2 turrets; Heraclea
| Bronze | 3.70 g | 20 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 | 3.70 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Camp gate, two turrets, 6 layers, star above.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesarum.
Translation: To the providence of the Caesars.
Edge
Rough
Comment
Constantius only became full emperor on September 9, 337. This coin dates from the period when he was Caesar ("junior emperor" or designated successor), a title he received on November 8, 324.Nov. 8, 324 elevation to the rank of Caesar in Nicomedia (2-day celebrations): FLAVIUS IULIUS CONSTANTIUS NOB. CAES .
September 9, 337 (ancient source) Elevation to the rank of Augustus for the East and Egypt as well as Thrace. This is followed by his titulature, and then we learn from some coins that he became "Maximus Augustus" in 246.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse, which is a symbol of the Roman Empire's prosperity and good fortune.
