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Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Aquileia
| Bronze | 2.27 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 335-336 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with F between.
Mintmark and Officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, on one side, and the personification of the city of Rome, VRBS ROMA, 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 circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the economy, politics, and culture of ancient Rome.
