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Nummus - Constantinus II PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.28 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323-324 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.28 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#200257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Laureate and draped emperor standing right, holding globe and transverse spear, T-F across fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
T F
BTR
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Treveri) coin was part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine the Great in the early 4th century AD. The reform aimed to standardize the Roman currency and reduce inflation, and it resulted in the creation of a new coinage system that was based on the bronze nummus, which was divided into 40 smaller units called "centenionales." This coin, which features an image of Constantine II on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, was one of the first coins to be issued under this new system, and it played an important role in the economy of the Roman Empire during that time.
