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© Münzkabinett - Wien Kunsthistorisches Museum (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
Nummus - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.59 g | 16 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#391293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Officina and mintmark followed by a dot 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 a Roman ship on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's powerful navy and its ability to transport goods and people across the Mediterranean Sea.
