Nummus - Constans SECVRITAS REIP, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year337-340
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight1.65 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VIII#23 , OCRE#ric.8.rom.23
Obverse descriptionBust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N FL CONSTANS AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Flavius Constans, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas, draped, standing front, head right, legs crossed, holding sceptre in right hand and leaning left elbow on column. Mintmark and officina with star between in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS REIP
(Translation: The security 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 ID6503529990
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