Nummus - Constantinus I Draped, cuirassed, IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; MARTI CONSERVATORI, T-F, PLN; Londinium
310 year| Bronze | 4.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 310 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield.
Letters across fields.
London mintmark in exergue.
Lettering:
MARTI CON-SERVATORI
T - F
Unabridged legend: Marti Conservatori.
Translation: To Mars, the Defender.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin was part of a large-scale currency reform that Constantine implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and currency devaluation. The Nummus coin was introduced as a new denomination, and it was designed to be a more affordable alternative to the older, larger denominations. Despite its small size and value, the Nummus coin played an important role in the Roman economy and was widely used for everyday transactions.