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Nummus - Constantinus II DOMINOR•NOSTROR•CAESS; Ticinum
| Bronze | 3.10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Inscription VOT X in two lines within a wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINOR•NOSTROR•CAESS
VOT•X
Translation:
Dominor (-um) Nostror (-um) Caess (= duorum caesarum) Vot (-is) X (= Decennalibus) :
"Wishes for the 10th reign anniversary of our dear lords the two cesars".
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II (DOMINOR•NOSTROR•CAESS; Ticinum) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine the Great in the early 4th century AD. This reform aimed to standardize the Roman currency and reduce inflation, which had become a significant problem in the empire. The Nummus coin was introduced as a new denomination, and it was made of bronze, a more affordable material than the previous gold and silver coins. This change in material was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage system and marked a turning point in the empire's economic history.
