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Siliqua - Constantius II VOTIS XV MVLTIS XX; Antioch
| Silver | 3.23 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-347 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in four lines within wreath terminating in large jewel, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS/XV/MVLTIS/XX
ANT
Interesting fact
The Siliqua - Constantius II (VOTIS XV MVLTIS XX; Antioch) coin features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantius II on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was minted in Antioch, which was a major city in the Roman Empire at the time, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.23 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
