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Nummus - Constantius II VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 19 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#380283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Lettering: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Comment
https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.8.lug.38Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantius II (VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN; Lugdunum) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantius II in the mid-4th century AD. The reform aimed to address inflation and restore confidence in the Roman currency by introducing a new, more stable coinage system. The Nummus coin was one of the new denominations introduced during this reform, and it remained in circulation for over a century, indicating its effectiveness in stabilizing the Roman economy.
