Nummus - Constantinus I (DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Ticinum) (322-325) front Nummus - Constantinus I (DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Ticinum) (322-325) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Ticinum) (322-325) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG; Ticinum

 
Bronze 2.96 g 18.29 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
322-325
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.96 g
Diameter
18.29 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#73234
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

Vows within wreath, on two lines with crescent below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT
XX

Unabridged legend: Domini Nostris Constantini Maximi Augusti Votis Vicennalibus

Translation: For the Twentieth Reign Anniversary of Our Lord Constantine the Great, August

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.