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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constans I SECVRITAS REIP; Rome
| Bronze | 1.48 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Securitas standing facing, looking right, left elbow leaning on column, legs crossed, holding sceptre.
Mintmark and officina divided by a leaf.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS REIP
Unabridged legend: Securitas Reipublicae.
Translation: The Safety of the State.
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 for Christ (Chi and Rho), was used by Emperor Constantine to represent his conversion to Christianity and to promote the new religion throughout the empire. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the significant impact that Christianity had on the Roman Empire during this period.
