Roman — Roman; 353-354
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Constantius II. Constantius II was raised to the rank of Caesar (Crown Prince) by his father, Emperor Constantine, in AD 324. Following his father’s death in AD 337, he became co-emperor alongside his brothers, Constantine II and Constans. He became sole emperor in AD 350 and ruled until his own death in AD 361. The back of the coin depicts a fallen horseman. This coin was minted in Arelate (modern day Arles, France), AD 353-354.
Obv: Draped and diademed bust of Constantius II, facing right. Obv inscription: DN CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. Rev: A soldier, standing left, spearing a fallen horseman, extending his left hand in defence. Rev inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, D in field, SCON in exergue.
Ref: RIC VIII (1981), p.219, no.215.
Ref: LRBC II, 455.
Condition: VG/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N874
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Constantius II, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 353-354
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 1.97 g, Axis 6
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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