Coin of Constantius II
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This is a bronze coin of Constantius II, Roman emperor from 337 to 361. The legend on the reverse (VIRTVS AVGG N N) refers to the valour (virtue) of the emperors, while the picture is of a soldier holding a spear, point down, with his other hand resting on top of his shield. This coin was manufactured in the mint at Treveri (Trier, Germany).
Found at Brislington Roman villa site during the development of what is now Winchester Road in December 1899. The villa is contemporary with several others in the region, built about AD 270 as a working farm with workshops until destroyed by fire about AD 370.
Photographs exhibited with kind permission of Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, which has this in its collection (reference: Barker 1900 - 303 6b).
Material: metal
Period: Romano-British
Find spot: Winchester Road, Brislington. ST 616709
Exhibit contributed by Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Text written by Dawn Witherspoon (with additional material by Ken Taylor), 2012
Photographer: Ken Taylor
Acquisition number: 120322b9