Nummus - Constantinus I VN MR; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 15.5 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN MR
Unabridged legend: Venerandae Memoriae.
Translation: In honor of venerated memory.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (VN MR; Cyzicus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and a depiction 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. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is considered a significant historical artifact and a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence.
