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Nummus - Constans I VOT XX MVLT XXX; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2 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 | 2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Vows inscribed in four lines within wreath.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT
XX
MVLT
XXX
Unabridged legend: Votis vicennalibus multis tricennalibus.
Translation: Vows for the twentieth reign anniversary and multiplication of vows for the thirtieth anniversary to come.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by Emperor Constans I, who ruled from 337 to 354 AD, as a way to promote Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The presence of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that it was minted during a time of significant religious and cultural change in the Roman Empire, as Christianity was becoming increasingly prominent.
