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Nummus - Constantius I REQVIES OPTIMORVM MERITORVM; Siscia
| Bronze | 1.17 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Emperor seated left on curule chair, veiled, raising right hand et holding short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REQVIES OPTIMORVM MERITORVM
SIS
Translation: [is granted to him] the well-deserved rest of great men.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's reverse side depicts a chi-rho monogram, which is a symbol of Christianity that was used by Constantine and his successors. This coin is a rare example of early Christian numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
