Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Constantius II (coin)
Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Descriptions
A nummus of the type that weighed 1/132 of a pound. It is one of 3 similar coins from the Seaton Down Hoard. It was made around AD 337-340 in Trier, in modern Germany and issued by Constantius II.
The image on the reverse of this coin is a soldier facing forwards holding a spear and shield. Virtvs is the male personification of courage and bravery. This image was probably used to represent the courage and bravery of the army and, by extension, the Emperor.
This object is on display at RAMM in the Making History gallery.
Inscription
obverse
reverse VIRTVS AVGG NN VIRTVS AVGG NN
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