CVC & Collectables presents this Constantine I BI Nummus, struck between AD 307 and 337 during the reign of Constantine the Great, certified Mint State (MS) by NGC. This piece features the iconic Votive Wreath reverse, commemorating vows made for continued imperial rule. Issued at a time of profound transformation in the Roman Empire, this coin reflects Constantine’s consolidation of power and the emergence of Christianity as a central imperial force. A beautifully preserved Mint State example from one of Rome’s most influential emperors.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Roman Empire
- Emperor: Constantine I “The Great”
- Date: Circa AD 307–337
- Mint: Various (mintmark typically indicated in exergue)
- Denomination: BI Nummus (Follis)
- Composition: Billon (bronze with trace silver)
- Diameter: Approx. 18–21 mm
- Edge: Plain
- Reverse Type: Votive Wreath with vow inscription (e.g., VOT XX)
- Grade: NGC Mint State — Crisp detail and original surfaces.
Obverse:
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Design: Laureate bust of Constantine I, draped and cuirassed, facing right.
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Inscription: Commonly “IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG” — signifying Imperator Constantine Augustus.
Reverse:
- Design: Laurel wreath encircling a votive inscription such as “VOT XX,” symbolizing vows for continued leadership.
- Inscription: Often includes “DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG” or similar, celebrating Constantine as Dominus Noster (Our Lord) and Great Augustus.
Collectibility:
This Constantine I BI Nummus with Votive Wreath reverse is a historically rich artifact from the reign of Rome’s first Christian emperor. His leadership marked a turning point in imperial ideology, military power, and religion. With its Mint State preservation, this coin offers a sharp, uncirculated glimpse into Late Roman imperial iconography and serves as a tangible link to one of history’s most transformative rulers. Find more alike here!
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