Nummus - Constantinus I (MARTI CONSERVATORI; PLN; Londinium) (307-310) front Nummus - Constantinus I (MARTI CONSERVATORI; PLN; Londinium) (307-310) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I MARTI CONSERVATORI; PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#420927
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield.
London mintmark in exergue.

Lettering: MARTI CON-SERVATORI

Unabridged legend: Marti Conservatori.

Translation: To Mars, the Protector.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an 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.