Nummus - Constantius II PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Alexandria

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year325-326
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#37 , OCRE#ric.7.alex.37
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
(Translation: Flavius Julius Constantius II, most noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionCamp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
(Translation: To the Providence of the Caesars.)
Edge
MintSMAL
Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332
BC - 476 AD)
MintageND (325-326)  - 1st Officina (SMALA) -
ND (325-326)  - 2nd Officina (SMALB) -
Catalog ID5010331150
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