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© Micheal Linke
Nummus - Constantius II VOT XX MVLT XXX; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 1.1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#238461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
4-line legend within laurel wreath, with mint below wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
XX
MVLT
XXX
SMNS
Unabridged legend:
Votis vicennalibus
Multis tricennalibus.
Translation: Wishes for the twentieth year of reign and more for the incoming thirtieth year.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by Emperor Constantius II to mark his conversion to Christianity and to promote the spread of the religion throughout the empire. This coin is considered a rare and significant artifact in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire.
