Nummus - Constans I SECVRITAS REIP, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year337-340
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.48 g
Dimensions15.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#16, OCRE#ric.8.rom.16
Obverse descriptionLaurel and rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust of Constans looking right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDN FL CONSTANS AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Flavius Constans Augustus.)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas standing facing, looking right, left elbow leaning on column, legs crossed, holding sceptre. Mintmark and officina divided by a leaf.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS REIP
(Translation: The Safety of the State.)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (337-340)  - 1st Officina (R☙P) -
ND (337-340)  - 2nd Officina (R☙S) -
ND (337-340)  - 3rd Officina (R☙T) -
ND (337-340)  - 4th Officina (R☙Q) -
ND (337-340)  - 5th Officina (R☙∈) -
Catalog ID3958415380
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