Nummus - Constantinus I (MARTI CONSERVATORI with T/F; Lugdunum) (314-315) front Nummus - Constantinus I (MARTI CONSERVATORI with T/F; Lugdunum) (314-315) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (MARTI CONSERVATORI with T/F; Lugdunum) (314-315) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I MARTI CONSERVATORI with T/F; Lugdunum

 
Bronze 2.42 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
314-315
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.42 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#44970
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARTI CONSERVATORI
T F
PLG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Constantinus I (also known as Constantine the Great) with the title "MARTI CONSERVATORI" which means "Preserver of Mars" in Latin. This title was given to Constantinus I because he was believed to have preserved the Roman Empire from collapse and restored its strength. The coin was minted in Lugdunum (present-day Lyon, France) and is made of bronze, weighing 2.42 grams.