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Nummus - Constantinus I LIBERTAS PVBLICA; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 3.10 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 327-328 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#154521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Victory standing on galley, head left, holding a wreath in each hand.
Mintmark in exergue, officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAS PVBLICA
B
CONS
Translation:
Freedom of the People.
Constantinople.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a woman on one side, which is believed to be a representation of the goddess Libertas, or Liberty, which was an important symbol of freedom and independence in ancient Rome.
