Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLI; Heraclea) (330-333) front Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLI; Heraclea) (330-333) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLI; Heraclea) (330-333) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLI; Heraclea

 
Bronze 2.36 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330-333
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.36 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#309671
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Anepigraphic. Winged Victory, standing to left on a prow, draped, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; a dot before the prow.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.