Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Roma) (330-331) front Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Roma) (330-331) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Roma) (330-331) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Roma

 
Bronze 2.19 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330-331
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.19 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#190295
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Victory standing left, on prow, holding sceptre and resting hand on shield

Script: Latin

Lettering: RBϵ

Edge

Plain

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.