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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.52 g | 16 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 | 1.52 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Star in right field.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES REI - PVBLICE
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Unabridged legend: Spes Reipublice.
Translation: Hope of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by Emperor Constantius II to promote Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible representation of the transition from paganism to Christianity during the Roman Empire.
