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Nummus - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Antioch
| Bronze | 1.94 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#146047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES REI - PVBLICE
Unabridged legend: Spes Reipublice.
Translation: Hope of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 AD, and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil.
