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Nummus - Constantinus II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Rome
321 year| Bronze | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#132531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath inscribed with vows, surrounded by letterings.
Mint and officina marks in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESTRARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT V
RS
Translation:
Caesarum Nostrorum: "To Our Caesars".
Vot (-is) V (= quinquennalibus): "Vows for the Fifth Reign Anniversary".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus II (CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Rome) (321) 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 reflects the growing influence of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great.
