Follis - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE, Arelate

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#188, OCRE#ric.7.ar.188
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, right, helmeted, laureate, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor Constantine, pious and fortunate August.)
Reverse descriptionTwo winged Victories, standing facing each other, draped, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column; on the column, design with a dot in each corner and one at the center.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT PR
(Translation: Victoriae Laetae Principium Perpetuae / Vota Populi Romani. To the fortunate and sustainable victory of the Prince / Vows of the Roman People.)
Edge
MintP★☽A
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (319) P★☽A - Arelate, 1st officina -
Catalog ID9675028320
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