© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constans I VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, palm branch; Rome
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constans I (337-350) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#435109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
{alm branch between Victories.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Duorum Dominorum Augusti Que Nostrorum.
Translation: To the victories of our two emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans I coin is that it features the image of a palm branch on its reverse side, which was a symbol of victory and peace in ancient Rome.
