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Nummus - Constans I VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.45 g | 15.99 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 | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 15.99 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Constans I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 354 AD. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other, with the inscription "VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN" which means "Victory of our lords, the two Augusti" in Latin. This coin was minted in Siscia, which is now modern-day Sisak, Croatia. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Nummus - Constans I coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
