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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Lugdunum
331 year| Bronze | 1.41 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 331 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#133297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Anepigraphic.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Lugdunum) (331) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Constantine's reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the ideals of the Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is considered a significant historical artifact and a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence during the 4th century.
