© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Nummus - Constantius II VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.53 g | 16.42 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 | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 16.42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm branch in left hand; between them, a palm branch upright.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
⸙
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Dominorum Augustroum Que Nostorum
Translation: To the Victory of our Lord and Augusts
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantius II, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 361 AD. The coin's design includes the inscription "VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN," which translates to "Victory of our lords, the two Augusti," referring to Constantius II and his co-emperor, Constans. This coin is a rare example of early Christian iconography on Roman currency and highlights the significant religious and political changes taking place during this period in history.
