Nummus - Constantinus I VIRTVS EXERCIT; Thessalonica

Reverse

Standard (vexillum) on which is inscribed "VOT XX" in two lines. Two captives are sitting on either side. S in left field and F in right field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRTVS EXERCIT
VOT
XX
SF
TSε

Comment

Archaeologists prefer the term nummus to the name follis given to this denomination by numismatists (including in the RIC).

Several other mints from 320 AD in Thessalonica use this reverse. These correspond to references RIC 72 to 83 and depict Constantine, Crispus, Constantine II, Licinius or Licinius II.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

À l'appellation follis donnée à cette dénomination par les numismates (y compris dans le RIC), les archéologues préfèrent la mention de nummus.

Plusieurs autres frappes de 320 apr. J-C. à Thessalonique emploient ce revers. Celles-ci correspondent aux références RIC 72 à 83 et représentent Constantin, Crispus, Constantin II, Licinius ou Licinius II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (VIRTVS EXERCIT; Thessalonica) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and an image of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Constantine's reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the ideals of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that Constantine was a powerful and victorious leader, and that the Roman Empire was strong and prosperous under his rule.

• no continent
• ancient