© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Fausta SALVS REIPVBLICAE, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.93 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#228552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fausta standing facing, looking left, head veiled, with two children in her arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS REIPVBLICAE
PLON
Translation:
Salvation of the Republic.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Fausta coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a patera, a ritual offering dish, in her right hand, and a snake in her left hand. The snake is a symbol of healing and renewal, reflecting the goddess' association with health and well-being. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was known for his efforts to promote Christianity throughout the empire, and it is interesting to note that the image of Salus on this coin may have been seen as a representation of the Christian concept of salvation, or eternal life, which was a central theme in Constantine's reign.
