Roman — Roman; 332-333; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
Coin, nummus
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 two soldiers. This coin was minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany), AD 332-333.
Obv: Cuirassed and laureate bust of Constantius II, facing right. Obv inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. Rev: Two soldiers, standing front, with two military standards between them. Rev inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS, TR.[P] in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.217, no.540.
Ref: LRBC I, 64.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A11329
- Object name:
- coin, nummus
- Artist/Maker:
- Constantius II, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 332-333; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm, WT 2.01 g, Axis 6
- 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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