© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Roma
330 year| Bronze | 2.19 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 330 |
| 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 | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#396006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, on prow, holding sceptre and resting hand on shield.
Mintmark and officina between two dots in exergue.
Script: Latin
Comment
The RF mintmark is of uncertain meaning. It was an uncommon mintmark, and possibly translating to a celebratory “Roma Felicitas”.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (CONSTANTINOPOLIS; Roma) (330) 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 standard circulation coin throughout 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 that time.
