Nummus - Constantinus I Constantinopolis

€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
Weight1.07 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#37, OCRE#ric.8.cnp.37
Obverse descriptionVeiled and draped bust of Constantine I on the right, seen three-quarters forward
Obverse script
Obverse letteringDV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG
(Translation: Divine Constantine father of the augusts)
Reverse descriptionConstantine in a quadriga at a gallop right, extending his right hand to another hand which descends from heaven to receive him. Mintmark in exergue
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Constantinople.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (337-340)  - -
Catalog ID4805672520
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