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Follis - Constantius II SPES REIPVBLICE, Cyzicus
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 355-361 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG (Translation: Dominus noster Constantius pius felix augustus: Our lord Constantius, pious and blessed august.) |
| Reverse description | The emperor Constantius II stands facing left in full military attire, extending his right hand to present a globus symbolizing universal dominion, while his left hand rests upon a long spear or standard. The Greek letter Gamma (Γ) appears in the left field, serving as an officina mark identifying the third workshop. The mint signature SMKS is inscribed in the exergue, denoting the Sacra Moneta of Cyzicus, sixth officina. The reverse legend SPES REIPVBLICE, meaning 'Hope of the State,' encircles the imperial figure, underscoring the propagandistic message of dynastic continuity and Roman resilience during the late Constantinian period. |
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| Mint | SMK Cyzicus, modern-day Kapıdağ Peninsula, Turkey |
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