© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Nummus - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 2.06 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 | 2.06 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Constantius in military dress standing left holding spear and globe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES REI-PVBLICE
SMTSA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and the goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant wars and political instability, and the image of Spes was likely meant to symbolize the hope for a brighter future.
