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Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Nicomedia
| Bronze | 2 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330-335 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#31093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SMNS
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Nicomedia) 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 standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Constantine on the coin was meant to symbolize his leadership and authority, while the image of Roma represented the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.
