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Nummus - Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Antioch
| Bronze | 4.14 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 327-329 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Antioch) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, in the early 4th century AD. This reform aimed to standardize the Roman currency and reduce inflation, and it resulted in the creation of a new coinage system that was based on the bronze nummus, which featured the emperor's image on one side and a symbol of the Roman state on the other. The Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Antioch) coin is a rare example of this coinage system and is highly sought after by collectors today.
