Nummus - Constantine I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, Lugdunum

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year314-315
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.6 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#16, OCRE#ric.7.lug.16
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, standing left, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Letters across fields. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INVIC-TO COMITI T - F
(Translation: To the invincible Sun.)
Edge
MintLG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (314-315)  - 1st Officina (PLG) -
Catalog ID8852778450
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