Nummus - Constantinus I Radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear over shoulder, shield, CONSTANTINVS P AVG; CONCORD MILIT; Londinium
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-312 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#422373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing slightly left, holding standard in each hand.
Star in right field.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCOR-D MILIT or
CONCO-R-D MILIT or
CONCOR-D - MILIT
Unabridged legend: Concordia militum
Translation: To the harmony of the soldiers.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine the Great in the early 4th century AD. The reform aimed to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy and simplify its currency system, which had become complex and confusing due to previous emperors' issuance of various coins with different denominations and metallic contents. The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was one of the new coinage's standard circulation coins, and it featured a radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Constantine I on the obverse (front side), and a shield and spear on the reverse (back side). The coin was made of bronze, a more affordable and durable material than previous coins, which were often made of gold, silver, or other precious metals. This coin's design and materials reflect Constantine's efforts to create a more efficient and practical currency system for the Roman Empire.