© Igor Mijalkovic
© Igor Mijalkovic
Nummus - Constantinus I DV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG; Quadriga; Antioch
| Bronze | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-347 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Anepigraphic. Constantine ridings a a quadriga, and the hand of God reached down to bring him to heaven. Minkmark and officina in exergue
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a quadriga, or a four-horse chariot, on its reverse side. This was a common motif on Roman coins during the Constantinian era, symbolizing the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.
