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Nummus VRBS ROMA BEATA; Rome
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#366510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
She-wolf standing left, suckling twins Romulus and Remus.
Wreath and two stars above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. Constantine is famous for being the first Christian Roman emperor and for making Christianity the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's inscription, "VRBS ROMA BEATA," which means "Blessed City of Rome," may reflect the influence of Christianity on the empire's currency and symbolism during this period.
