© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Contantius I Chlorus MEMORIA FELIX; Treveri
| Bronze | 6.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantius I Chlorus (Flavius Valerius Constantius) (305-306) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-308 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Altar adorned and lit, decorated with a garland, with an eagle on each side
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEMORIA FELIX
Comment
The coin was minted after Constantine I's elevation to augustate on December 25, 307, and before November 11, 308, the date of the Carnuntum conference. Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great, also known as Constantine I or Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 307 and 308 AD, and its design reflects the religious and political changes that were taking place during that time. The coin's inscription, "MEMORIA FELIX," translates to "Happy Memory," which was a common phrase used on Roman coins to honor the emperor's memory after his death.
