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Nummus - Constantinus I Nicomedia
| Bronze | 0.66 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Edge
Plain
Comment
It recalls Constantine's converting to Christianity and giving religious freedom to his subjects. As sole ruler of the huge Roman Empire, he was able to reunite it and later moved the seat of power to Byzantium, renaming it Constantinople.This type of currency is commonly called "manus dei".
The "manus dei" (hand of God descending from heaven on the reverse) indicates the link between the new faith (Christianity) and Constantino
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (Nicomedia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Constantine's reign, which lasted from 337 to 340 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Nummus coin played an important role in the economy of the Roman Empire and remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (337-340) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nummus - Constantinus I (Nicomedia) (337-340) coin.
