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Siliqua - Constantius II VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX; Constantinople
| Silver | 3.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 351-355 |
| Value | Siliqua (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription within a wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOTIS
XXX
MVLTIS
XXXX
Unabridged legend: Votis Tricennalibus Multis Quadragennalibus.
Translation: Vows (prayers) on the thirtieth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] fourtieth 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 part of a series of coins minted during Constantius II's reign that aimed to promote the ideals of the Roman state and to solidify his image as a powerful and benevolent leader. Despite being made of silver, this coin was not meant to be used as a means of payment, but rather as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence.
