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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS P F AVG / MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI; Treveri
309 year| Bronze | 5.4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 309 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Mars, standing right, helmeted, nude but chlamys over shoulder, holding inverted spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Letters across fields.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI
T-F
Unabridged legend: Marti Patri Conservatori
Translation: To Mars protector of the nation.
Comment
Cohen lists this coin with the two types of bust while RIC does not seem to list the type D.T-F could refer to Temporum Felicitas, or "Times of Happiness".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and is credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. He also oversaw many significant reforms, including the creation of a new capital city, Constantinople, which would go on to become a major center of power and culture for centuries to come.
