© Bitteswell
© Bitteswell
Nummus - Constans I VOT XX MVLT XXX; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 1.24 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Vows on four lines within laurel wreath, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOT XX MVLT XXX
SMNS
Translation: Votis vicennalibus multis tricennalibus: Vows for the twentieth reign anniversary and more for the thirtieth anniversary to come.
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 the base unit of currency, and it was produced in large quantities to replace the older, devalued coins. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus - Constans I coin played an important role in the Roman economy and was widely used for everyday transactions.
