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Nummus - Constantinus II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT X; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.01 g | 18.49 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-324 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 18.49 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#137652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
VOT X within a laurel wreath, legend around, mintmark in exergue with a rising sun
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT
X
Unabridged legend: Caesarum Nostrorum Votis Decennalibus
Translation: Vows for the tenth anniversary of reign of our caesars.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbolism on a Roman coin. The reverse side of the coin depicts a chi-rho monogram, which represents the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, Χριστός (Christos). This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and avoid persecution. The inclusion of this symbol on a Roman coin indicates the growing influence of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantine II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (321-324) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nummus - Constantinus II (CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT X; Siscia) (321-324) coin.
