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Nummus - Constantinus I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 3.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328-329 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#47344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, no door, star above
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
SMNΔ
Edge
Plain
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.
