Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, Two standards, GLORIA EXERCITVS, Arelate

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year330-331
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.21 g
Dimensions17.3 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#345 , OCRE#ric.7.ar.345
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, great emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Star above standards. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLOR-IA EXER-CITVS
(Translation: Glory of the Army)
Edge
MintCONST
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (330-331)  - 1st Officina (PCONST) -
Catalog ID9416991920
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