Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / VOT XXX; Heraclea) (329-330) front Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / VOT XXX; Heraclea) (329-330) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / VOT XXX; Heraclea) (329-330) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINI MAX AVG / VOT XXX; Heraclea

 
Bronze 2.63 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
329-330
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.63 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#119921
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

VOT dot XXX in wreath, legend around.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT XXX

Interesting fact

The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his reign. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and a depiction of the goddess Hercules on the other, highlighting Constantine's association with the mythical hero and his efforts to promote Christianity throughout the empire.