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Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 2.43 g | 17.94 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-334 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 17.94 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#392541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars.
Mintmark and officina followed by a dot in exergue.
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 circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Constantine on the coin serves as a representation of his leadership and power, while the image of Roma symbolizes the city of Rome and the empire's connection to its ancestral roots.
