Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINOPOLI, Constantinopolis

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year330-333
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.670 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#79 , OCRE#ric.7.cnp.79
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTAN-TINOPOLI
(Translation: Constantinople.)
Reverse descriptionAnepigraphic. Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Mintmark and officina followed by a dot in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (330-333)  - 11th Officina (CONSIA) -
ND (330-333)  - 1st Officina (CONSA) -
ND (330-333)  - 7th Officina (CONSZ) -
Catalog ID6002836260
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