Semissis - Constantius II VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM; Nicomedia
| Gold | 2.2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 355-361 |
| Value | Semissis (½) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#390944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass with shield behind, supporting an inscribed shield on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
VOT
XXXX
Translation: Victory of the Augustus
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 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.
