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Nummus - Constantinus I GENIO AVGVSTI CMH; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 311-313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Genius standing to the left, holding patera and cornucopiae with mintmark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO AVGVSTI CMH
MKVA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Cybele on the reverse side, who was revered as the protector of the Roman state and the emperor. This highlights the importance of religion and mythology in Roman culture and the use of coinage as a means of promoting imperial ideology.
