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Siliqua - Constantius II VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX; Nicomedia
| Silver | 3.02 g | 21 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 | 3.02 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
The Siliqua - Constantius II coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Constantius II, who was the Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 AD. These coins were minted in various cities across the Roman Empire, including Nicomedia, which is now modern-day İzmit in Turkey. The coin features an image of Constantius II on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, holding a trophy and a shield. The inscription on the coin, "VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX," translates to "Thirty times multiple wishes," which was a common phrase used on coins during this period to express the emperor's good wishes for the people.
