Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Londinium

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year310-312
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.72 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#218 , OCRE#ric.6.lon.218
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear forward in right hand and shield on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionConstantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand. Star in right field. London mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI - IV-VE-NTVTIS or PRINCIPI - IVV-ENTVTIS or PRINCIP-I I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IVVE-NTVTIS
(Translation: To the prince of the youth.)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (310-312)  - -
Catalog ID8095218370
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