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Nummus - Constantinus II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Arelate
| Bronze | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| 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#90588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Inscription around VOT V within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT
V
QA
Translation:
“Cæsarum Nostrorum/ Votis quinquennalibus”
(Wishes for the fifth anniversary of reign of our cesars)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), which represent the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, "Christos." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and its inclusion on the coin suggests that Christianity was becoming increasingly accepted and widespread within the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantinus II.
