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Nummus - Constans I VOT XV MVLT XX; Antioch
| Bronze | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Legend with mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
XV
MVLT
XX
Unabridged legend: Votis Quindecennalibus Multis Vicennalibus.
Translation: Vows (prayers) on the fifteenth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] twentieth anniversary.
Edge
Plain
Comment
SMAN: Sacra Moneta Antiochiae.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constans I coin is that it features a rare reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by the legend "VOT XV MVLT XX" which means "Fifteen years of age, twentieth year of reign." This design was only used on coins minted in Antioch during the reign of Constans I, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
