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Nummus - Constantius II SPES REI PVBLICE; Aquileia
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint, Aquileia |
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| Year | 355-361 |
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| Diameter | 17 mm |
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| Reverse description | Standing figure of Constantius II, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed, facing left, holding a globe in the right hand and a reversed spear in the left hand, personifying imperial authority and military power. The reverse legend SPES REI-PVBLICE, meaning 'Hope of the State,' flanks the emperor to left and right. The exergue contains the mintmark of the Aquileia mint (AQP•, AQS•, or AQT• depending on officina), denoting the specific workshop responsible for production. The composition reflects the late Roman iconographic tradition associating the emperor with cosmic dominion through the orb. |
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| Mintage | ND (355-361) - 1st Officina (AQP•) ND (355-361) - 2nd Officina (AQS•) ND (355-361) - 3rd Officina (AQT•) |
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The SPES REI PVBLICE issues from Aquileia fall within Constantius II's sole reign following the defeat and death of the usurper Magnentius in 353. The Aquileia mint had been under Magnentius's control for the duration of his revolt, and its reintegration into the imperial system meant a rapid retooling of production under loyalist supervision. RIC VIII 235 is among the more common survivals from this officina, though individual officina letters repay attention — Aquileia ran multiple workshops simultaneously during this period, and output varied considerably between them.