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Nummus - Constantius II VIRTVS CAESS; Arelatum
327 year| Bronze | 2.8 g | 19.24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 327 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#141247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Camp gate, 6 layers, 4 turrets, open doors with panels. S-F across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTV-S CAESS
Unabridged legend: Virtus Caesarum
Translation: The virtue of the Caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II, who was a Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious values of the era.
