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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantine I VOT XX; Thessalonica
320 year| Bronze | 2.13 g | 18.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.13 g |
| Diameter | 18.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#370339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath inscribed with vows, surrounded by lettering.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
XX
Unabridged legend:
Dominus Noster Constantinus Maximus Augustus
Votis Vicennalibus
Translation:
Our Lord Constantine, Great Emperor
Vows for the Twentieth Reign Anniversary
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantine I (VOT XX; Thessalonica) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity. The coin's design includes an image of Constantine wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his power and authority as emperor.
