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Nummus - Constantinus I D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG VOT XXX; Rome
329 year| Bronze | 2.97 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 329 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.97 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#423559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription within a laurel wreath.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
XXX
Unabridged legend:
Dominus Noster Constantini Maximus Augustus.
Votis
Tricennalibus.
Translation:
The victory of the emperor Constantine I.
Vows (prayers) for thirty years of rule.
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.
