© CGB
© CGB
Nummus - Constantinus I GENIO AVGVSTI ; * / N / palm | A / wreath; Alexandria
313 year| Bronze | 5.70 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.70 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius, modius headed, holding the head of Serapis, modius headed, in right hand and a cornucopiae in left hand ; at the left, on ground, a palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO - AVGVSTI
* N | A (wreath)
ALE •
Edge
Rough
Comment
This type with the head of Serapis is less common.Normally, the size of the follis went directly from 1/48th L. (weight 6.76 g) to 1/72nd L. (weight 4.51 g) in 311, then to 1/96th L. (weight 3.38 g) in 313. It would appear that this pattern needs to be revised, with intermediate sizes of 1/60th L. (weight 5.41 g) in 311 and 1/84th L. (weight 3.87 g) in 312. The Alexandria workshop used eight mints for this issue, which was struck after Galerius' death.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a palm tree on one side, which was a symbol of victory and prosperity in ancient Rome.
