Roman — Roman; 332-333; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
Coin, nummus
A copper alloy nummus of Constantine II. Emperor Constantine II ruled as co-emperor of the Roman Empire alongside his brothers, Constantius II and Constans, AD 337-340. The back of the coin depicts two soldiers. This coin was minted in Arelate (modern day Arles, France), AD 332-333.
Obv: Cuirassed and diademed bust of Constantine II, facing right. Obv inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN N C. Rev: Two soldiers, standing front, with two military standards between them. Rev inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS, palm branch in field, SCONST in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.273, no.366.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.63/10
- Object name:
- coin, nummus
- Artist/Maker:
- Constantine II, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 332-333; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 2.07 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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