Nummus - Constantinus I (VIRTVS AVGG; Arelate) (327-328) front Nummus - Constantinus I (VIRTVS AVGG; Arelate) (327-328) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (VIRTVS AVGG; Arelate) (327-328) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I VIRTVS AVGG; Arelate

 
Bronze 2.37 g 18.8 mm
Description
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
2.37 g
Diameter
18.8 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#81059
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Camp gate with open doors, surmounted by four turrets, S left, F right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRTV-S AVGG
S F
ARLS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.