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Siliqua - Constantius II FELICITAS REI PVBLICE; Constantinopolis
| Silver | 3.36 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340-351 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding wreath enclosing VOT / XX / • / MVLT / XXX; mint mark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICITAS REI PVBLICE
VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX
C • H
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 Felicitas, who represents happiness and good fortune, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when Christianity was becoming increasingly influential in the Roman Empire, and it's interesting to note that the image of Felicitas, a pagan deity, was still being used on coins during this period.
