Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Treveri) (333-334) front Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Treveri) (333-334) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (VRBS ROMA; Treveri) (333-334) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA; Treveri

 
Bronze 2.62 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
333-334
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.62 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45278
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Anepigraphic
She-wolf suckling Castor and Pollux, the dioscuri. Two stars above
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TRP

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.