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Nummus - Constantinus I SPES PVBLICA; Constantinople
| Bronze | 3.11 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 327-328 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#367479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend across field; labarum with three medallions on drapery, crowned by ☧, piercing serpent. A in left field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES - PVBLIC
A
Comment
Widely considered the first Roman coin with Christian iconography on it, meant to celebrate the defeat of the pagan supporting rival emperor Licinius I.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Constantinus I, on one side, and the inscription "SPES PVBLICA" (public hope) on the other, indicating the importance of the emperor's leadership and the hope he brought to the people during his reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (327-328) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nummus - Constantinus I (SPES PVBLICA; Constantinople) (327-328) coin.
