© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Fausta SALVS REIPVBLICAE; Treveri
326 year| Bronze | 2.74 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 326 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#367838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Translation: Health of the Republic
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 image of Salus on this coin signifies the importance of the goddess in Roman mythology and culture, as she was believed to promote safety, security, and well-being in society.
