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Nummus - Constantinus I MARTI CONSERVATORI; Treveri
| Bronze | 3.90 g | 23.12 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 23.12 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and placing left hand on shield.
Letters across fields.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI CONSERVATORI
T - F
Unabridged legend: Marti Conservatori .
Edge
Rough
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 the new Christian religion throughout the Roman Empire. The coin features the image of Constantine himself on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other, holding a shield with the Chi-Rho symbol, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ. This coin is significant because it showcases the shift in the Roman Empire's official religion from paganism to Christianity, which would have a profound impact on Western civilization for centuries to come.
