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Nummus - Constantinus I GENIO POP ROM, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-310 |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#71909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and patera in left hand.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO - POP ROM
Unabridged legend: Genio populi Romani
Translation: To the Genius (guardian) of the Roman people.
Edge
Rough
Comment
Constantine was proclaimed Augustus at the death of his father in York in 306. In order not to shock Galerius and Severus, he was satisfied with the title of Caesar which was recognized to him by Galerius who became "Senior Augustus".
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was part of a significant change in the Roman Empire's monetary system. During the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305 AD), the empire faced severe economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. In response, Diocletian introduced a new system of coinage, which included the Nummus, a bronze coin that was valued at 1/40th of a gold solidus. The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was part of this new system and was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine I (307-310 AD). This coin's design featured the emperor's image on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the empire's shift towards a more centralized and hierarchical system of governance.
