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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Constantinus MARTI PATRI NK; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.38 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 306-307 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.38 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing front, head left, resting right hand on shield and holding vertical spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PATRI NK
Translation: To Mars, the father
Comment
Weight varies from 5.25g-5.38g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Constantinus (MARTI PATRI NK; Nicomedia) (306-307) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and a depiction of the god Mars on the other side. This coin was issued during Constantine's reign, which marked a significant period of transition for the Roman Empire, as he oversaw the establishment of Christianity as the empire's dominant religion and implemented various military and administrative reforms. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
