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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Antioch
| Bronze | 3.17 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 327-329 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Unabridged legend: Providentia Augustorum.
Translation: Providence of the emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I on one side and the goddess Providentia on the other, signifying the importance of the emperor's divine right to rule and the protection of the gods.
