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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantius I MEMORIA FELIX, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 6.07 g | 24.33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.07 g |
| Diameter | 24.33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Altar, lighted, garlanded; on either side, eagle.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEMORIA FELIX
Translation: Happy memory.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Constantius I, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 306 AD, on one side, and an image of a personification of the city of London, known as "Londinium," on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a centralized to a decentralized system, with multiple emperors ruling different regions. The coin's design reflects this shift, as it features the image of a powerful emperor on one side and a local symbol of power on the other. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin was a common practice during this time period, as it was a more affordable and accessible metal than gold or silver.
