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Siliqua - Constantius II VOTIS XXV MVLTIS XXX; Nicomedia
| Silver | 3.24 g | 20 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 | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS
XXV
MVLTIS
XXX
Unabridged legend: Votis Quinquevicennalibus Multis Tricennalibus.
Translation: vows (prayers) on the twentyfifth anniversary [of the emperor's rule], more for his [hoped-for] thirtieth anniversary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor at the time of its minting, on one side, and an image of 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.
