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Nummus - Constantius II VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Arelate
| Bronze | 1.4 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Letters between.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
MA (mongram)
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Arelate) coin was minted during the reign of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 AD. This coin was part of a large-scale minting program initiated by Constantius II to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and currency devaluation. The coin's design features the image of Constantius II on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's victory and dominance. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus - Constantius II (VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Arelate) coin is a significant artifact of Roman history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
