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Obverse © Laurent86340 – Reverse © Laurent@86340
Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 1.55 g | 19.50 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-333 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 19.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#160374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The She-wolf on the left suckling Remus and Romulus; above, the two stars of the Dioscuri (Gemini, Castor and Pollux).
Script: Latin
Lettering: SMKA
Edge
Rough
Comment
ROME(330-348)
Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC according to Varro (Ab Urbe Condita).
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 goddess 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 spreading propaganda and promoting the ideals of the Roman Empire. The image of Constantine on the coin was meant to symbolize his authority and power, while the image of Roma represented the city of Rome and the empire's connection to its ancient heritage.
