Constantine I - Nummus, PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, Cyzicus

Struck at Cyzicus around AD 326–327, this bronze nummus belongs to the later years of Constantine’s reign, after he had defeated Licinius and become sole ruler of the Roman world. The obverse gives the simple imperial title CONSTANTINVS AVG, with Constantine shown laureate, a traditional image of authority and victory.

The reverse legend, PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, refers to the foresight or providence of the emperors. The campgate, with its towers and star above, is a strong late Roman image of security, order, and watchful rule. It does not need to represent a specific building. It is better read as a symbol of imperial protection at a time when Constantine was presenting his rule as the source of stability for the empire.

RIC VII Cyzicus 44

Weight: 2.7gr

Diameter: 20mm

Die axis: 7h

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