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Nummus - Fausta SPES REIPVBLICAE; Treveri
326 year| Bronze | 2.46 g | 20.00 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 | 2.46 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#318434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spes standing facing, head left, veiled, draped, holding two children in her arms; mintmark followed by dot on crescent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES REIPVBLICAE
Translation: Spes Reipublicae: The hope of the State.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Fausta (SPES REIPVBLICAE; Treveri) coin is that it features the image of a woman on the obverse (front) side, who is believed to be Fausta, the wife of Emperor Constantine I. This is significant because it was rare for women to be depicted on Roman coins during this time period, making it a unique and notable feature of this particular coin.
