Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS P AVG, SOLI INVICTO COMITI, PLN, 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
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#239 , OCRE#ric.6.lon.239
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 AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, pious emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe with left hand. Star in right field. London mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INV-IC-TO COMITI or SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI or SOLI INVI-CTO COMITI or SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI *
(Translation: To the invncible Sun, minister [of the Emperor].)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (310-312)  - -
Catalog ID8141534720
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