Roman — Roman; 325-326; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Empress Fausta, wife of Emperor Constantine I, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 306-337, and mother to future emperors Constantine II, Constantius II, and Constans. The back of the coin depicts the empress. This coin was minted in Arelate (modern day Arles, France), AD 325-326.
Obv: Bust of Fausta, facing right, wearing the imperial mantle. Obv inscription: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG. Rev: Fausta, standing front, holding two children in her arms. Rev inscription: SALVS REIPVBLICAE, QAᵕRL in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.266, no.298.
Condition: F/VF.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N886
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Fausta, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 325-326; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 2.27 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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