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Nummus - Julianus II SPES REIPVBLICAE; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#427455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Lettering: SPES REI - PVBLICE
Unabridged legend: Spes Reipublice.
Translation: Hope of the Republic.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Julianus II (SPES REIPVBLICAE; Cyzicus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 4th century AD. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of hope and optimism, possibly as a way to boost morale during a period of political or economic instability.
