Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear over shoulder, shield left arm, CONSTANTINVS P 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
Weight4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#220 , OCRE#ric.6.lon.220
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS P AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, pious 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 ID6486185450
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