Roman — Roman; 335-337
Coin, nummus AE4
A copper alloy nummus of Constans. Constans was raised to the rank of Caesar (Crown Prince) by his father, Emperor Constantine, in AD 333. Following his father’s death in AD 337, he became co-emperor alongside his brothers, Constantine II and Constantius II, AD 337-350. The back of the coin depicts two soldiers. This coin was minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany), AD 335-337.
Obv: Laureate bust of Constans, facing right. Obv inscription: FL IVL CON[STANS NOB] CAES. Rev: Two soldiers, standing front, with a military standard between them. Rev inscription: GLOR[IA EXERC]ITVS, .TRS. in exergue.
Ref: VII (1966), p.p.223, c.f.593.
Ref: LRBC I, 95.
Condition: G+.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A22200
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE4
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- Artist/Maker:
- Constans, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 335-337
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.86 g, Axis 11
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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