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Nummus - Constantinus I MARTI CONSERVATORI with T/F; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2.42 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
