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Nummus - Constantinus I D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG VOT XX; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.17 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-324 |
| Value | ½ Follis (⅛) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
VOT/XX within a laurel wreath. Legend around.
Officina and mintmark in exergue followed by palm branch right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
•
XX
Edge
Rough
Comment
Photos
∈SIS (palm branch right)
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 321 to 324 AD, and it is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.
