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Nummus - Constantinus I VIRTVS AVGG S-F; Arelate; 4th type
| Bronze | 2.8 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 / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Camp gate with six layers, four turrets, star above, open doors
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
S F
SCONST
Translation:
“Virtus Augustorum”
(Virility of the augusts)
Edge
Plain
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.
