Nummus - Constantinus I IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG; MARTI PATRI PROPVG; PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, nude, chlamys draped, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
London mintmark in exergue.
Lettering:
MARTI PAT-RI - PROPVG or
MARTI PAT-RI PROPVG
Unabridged legend: Marti Patri Propugnatori.
Translation: To Mars, the Defending Father.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.
