© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
© Rafael Augusto de Mattos Ferreira
Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-331 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#56173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
She-wolf (flower on the shoulder) suckling Romulus. Anepigraphic.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLG
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, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He was the first Christian Roman Emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 330 and 331 AD, in the city of Lugdunum (present-day Lyon, France). This coin is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians, providing a glimpse into the economic and political landscape of the Roman Empire during Constantine's reign.
