Æ In the name of Constantine I, Block legend

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 318-425
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.46 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Arslan#–, RIC VII#cf. 28
Obverse description Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering AVNIIIIITNDVVCVVC
(Translation: [Imperator Constantine Perpetuus Augustus] [Emperor Constantine, perpetual August])
Reverse description Stacked legend surrounded by wreath.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering NNNON MMNNN NXOX ASII
(Translation: [Votis Vicennalibus Multis Tricennalibus] [Vows for the twentieth anniversary and more for the thirtieth anniversary])
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (318-425) ASII - Imitating Thessalonica mint -
Numisquare ID 4391255950
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