Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Arelate) (332-333) front Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Arelate) (332-333) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Arelate) (332-333) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Arelate

 
Bronze 2.9 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
332-333
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45673
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Winged Victory standing left on Ship prow, holding transverse sceptre and leaning on shield with center pellet Palm with three branchs in left field

Script: Latin

Lettering: S CONST

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.