Archaeology — Roman; 348-351; Reece Period 18 (Constantinian III)
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 a phoenix. This coin was minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany), AD 348-351.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and diademed bust of Constans, facing right. Obv inscription: DN CONSTANS PF AVG. Rev: A phoenix, radiate, standing right on a rocky mound. Rev inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO, TRP... in exergue.
Ref: VIII (1981), p.154, c.f.226ff.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- SWA81[2187]<1528>
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Constans, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 348-351; Reece Period 18 (Constantinian III)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 1.32 g, Axis 5
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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