Obverse © American Numismatic Society (ANS) – Reverse © Trizard
Obverse © American Numismatic Society (ANS) – Reverse © Trizard
Nummus - Constans I VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; Treveri
| Bronze | 1.48 g | 15.58 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 | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 15.58 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Ivy leaf in centre field.
Treveri mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Dominorum Augustroum Que Nostorum.
Translation: To the Victory of our Lords and emperors.
Edge
Rough
Comment
Variants exist for this type of coin minted in Trier including:- varieties of marks in centre field such as "D" or "M" or "ε" or palm branch or star
- varieties of bust of Constans with rosette-diadem instead of pearl-diadem
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constans I coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constans I in 347-348 AD, which aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation issues that had plagued the Roman Empire for decades. The reform introduced a new standardized system of coinage, with the Nummus being one of the new denominations introduced. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus was an important part of everyday transactions and played a significant role in the Roman economy during this period.
