Nummus - Fausta SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Antioch
| Bronze | 3.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#371066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Fausta coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Fausta, who was known for her beauty and was a prominent figure during the reign of her husband, Emperor Constantine the Great. Despite her influence, Fausta's life was cut short when she was executed by her husband in 326 AD, reportedly for her involvement in a plot against him. This coin, minted during her lifetime, serves as a rare and fascinating artifact from a pivotal moment in Roman history.
