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Nummus - Constans I FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Arelate
| Bronze | 1.69 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 348-350 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#155255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Emperor in military dress standing left on galley, holding Phoenix and labarum; Victory sitting at the stern, steering the ship; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans I coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which combines the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), was used by Emperor Constans I to promote Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. This coin, minted during Constans' reign from 348 to 350 AD, is considered a rare and significant artifact in the history of Christianity.
