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Siliqua - Constantius II CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES; Nicomedia
| Silver | 2.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336-337 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Unabridged legend: CONSTANTIVS NOBILIS CAESARIS
Translation: The noble caesar Constantius
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 a goddess on the other, which is believed to be a representation of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria.
