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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I VN MR; Alexandria
| Bronze | 1.74 g | 15.38 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius II (337-361) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 347-348 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 15.38 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN-MR
Unabridged legend: Veneranda Memoria
Translation: Venerated Memory
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.
