Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Treveri) (327-328) front Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Treveri) (327-328) back
Nummus - Constantine I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Treveri) (327-328) photo
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Nummus - Constantine I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Treveri

 
Bronze 3.09 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
327-328
Value
Nummus / Follis (¼)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.09 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#381792
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors; star above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
•STRE

Comment

Mass varies: 2.21–3.37 g;
Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;

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.