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Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2.71 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-337 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.81 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#55577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
She wolf standing left, head reverted, suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SMALB
Edge
Rough
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.
