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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#378881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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AQP
Comment
https://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.7.aq.122Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Constantinus I, also known as Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He is best known for being the first Christian Roman emperor and for making Christianity the dominant religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side and the image of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history of the Roman Empire and the life of one of its most influential leaders.
