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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; VOT XX; Rome
321 year| Bronze | 2.96 g | 19.59 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 19.59 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#401515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath around votive inscription.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
XX
Unabridged legend: Votis vicennalibus domini nostri Constantini maximi augusti.
Translation: Vows for the twentieth anniversary of the reign of our lord Constantine the great emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of his rule.
