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Nummus - Constantius II VICTORIA AVGG; Siscia
347 year| Bronze | - | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 347 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue between stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTOR-IA AVGG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantius II (VICTORIA AVGG; Siscia) (347) coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Constantius II, on one side, and the goddess Victoria on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of both a Roman Emperor and a pagan deity on the coin reflects this cultural shift. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for circulation among the common people, rather than the wealthy elite.
