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Nummus - Fausta SPES REIPVBLICAE; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.71 g | 20 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 | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spes veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES REIP-VBLICAE
SMHA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Fausta coin is that it features the image of a woman on one side, which is believed to be a representation of the Roman goddess of hope, Spes. This is significant because it highlights the importance of hope in Roman culture and the role that women played in representing positive virtues in ancient Roman society.
