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Nummus - Constantinus II BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Treveri
| Bronze | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322-323 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#68150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Altar inscribed VO/TIS / XX, surmounted by globe, three stars above, •STR• in ex
Script: Latin
Lettering: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus II (BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Treveri) coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin is significant because it indicates that Christianity was already gaining popularity and acceptance within the Roman Empire during the early 4th century.
