Nummus - Constantinus I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Arelate) (324-325) front Nummus - Constantinus I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Arelate) (324-325) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Arelate) (324-325) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Arelate

 
Bronze 3.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
324-325
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#308852
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Camp gate without doors, with two turrets on top, a star above, varying number of stone layers; mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
P★AR

Translation:
Providentiae Augustorum Duorum
Providence of the two augusts

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.