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Nummus - Constantinus I MARTI CONSERVATORI; Treveri
| Bronze | 3.35 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-315 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#139860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Letters in fields. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI CONSERVATORI
T F
Translation:
To Mars, protector of the homeland
Trier
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I (MARTI CONSERVATORI; Treveri) coin was part of a series of coins issued by Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, to promote his military victories and religious reforms. This particular coin was minted in the city of Treveri (now Trier, Germany) and features an image of the Roman god Mars on the obverse (front side) and an inscription on the reverse (back side) that translates to "Marti Conservatori" or "To the Preserver Mars." This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, showcasing the blend of Roman mythology and Christianity that characterized Constantine's reign.
