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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.33 g | 17.5 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 | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#384871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; above, two stars representing the Dioscuri Castor and Pollux. Anepigraphic.
Mintmark and officina in exergue with a dot between them.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Treveri) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine the Great in the early 4th century AD. This reform aimed to standardize the Roman currency and reduce inflation, which had become a significant problem in the empire. The Nummus coin was introduced as a new denomination, and it was made of bronze, a more affordable material than the previous gold and silver coins. This change in material helped to increase the circulation of coins and promote trade throughout the empire.
