Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; Heraclea) (318-320) front Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; Heraclea) (318-320) back
Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; Heraclea) (318-320) photo
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Nummus - Constantine I PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG; Heraclea

 
Bronze 3.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
318-320
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#236012
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Camp gate, 3 turrets, 6 layers, no doors, dot over dot in right field. Mintmark: SMHB

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
SMHB

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.