Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Aquileia) (334-335) front Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Aquileia) (334-335) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Aquileia) (334-335) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Aquileia

 
Bronze 2.23 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
334-335
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.23 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#418396
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Star in left field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

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.