Roman — Roman; 348-350
Coin, nummus AE3
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 Virtus, the personification of courage and bravery. This coin was minted in Aquileia, Italy, AD 348-350.
Obv: Draped and diademed bust of Constans, facing left, holding a globe in his right hand. Obv inscription: DN CONSTANS P F AVG. Rev: Virtus, advancing right, head turned left, holding a transverse spear in his left hand and leading a barbarian from a hut beneath a tree with the right. Rev inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, AQT in exergue.
Ref: VIII (1981), p.323, no.103.
Ref: LRBC II, 888.
Condition: VG/F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N969
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Constans, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 348-350
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 3.04 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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