Nummus - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Aquileia
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Mintmark and officina between two dots in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES REI - PVBLICE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius II (SPES REIPVBLICE; Aquileia) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship during a time of persecution. Its inclusion on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during the reign of Constantius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 361 AD.
