Nummus - Constans I (VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Siscia) (347-348) front Nummus - Constans I (VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Siscia) (347-348) back
Nummus - Constans I (VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Siscia) (347-348) photo
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Nummus - Constans I VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Siscia

 
Bronze 1.31 g 16.28 mm
Description
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
1.31 g
Diameter
16.28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27728
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Two victories standing confronted, each holding a wreath in right hand and palm frond in left; HR (ligate) monogram in center; SIS in ex

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
HR
ASIS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constans I, who ruled from 337 to 354 AD. The coin's design includes the emperor's bust, wearing a crown and a long beard, and on the reverse, it shows the goddess Victoria standing on a prow, holding a victory wreath and a scepter. This coin is a significant artifact from the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.