Nummus - Constantinus I GLORIA EXERCITVS, Constantinopolis

€125,135.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year330-333
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.38 g
Dimensions17.94 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#59, OCRE#ric.7.cnp.59
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantinus, great emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Mint and officina mark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
(Translation: Glory of the Army.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (330-333)  - 1st Officina (CONSΑ) -
ND (330-333)  - 2nd Officina (CONSΒ) -
ND (330-333)  - 3rd Officina (CONSΓ) -
ND (330-333)  - 4th Officina (CONSΔ) -
ND (330-333)  - 7th Officina (CONSΗ) -
ND (330-333)  - 8th Officina (CONSΘ) -
Catalog ID3117928700
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