Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Cyzicus) (330-334) front Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Cyzicus) (330-334) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Cyzicus) (330-334) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Cyzicus

 
Bronze 2.8 g 18 mm
Description
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
2.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#76364
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Anepigraphic.
Mintmark and officina followed by a dot.

Script: Latin

Interesting 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 is best known for being the first Christian Roman emperor and for making Christianity the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.