Nummus - Constantinus I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year324-325
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions17.9 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#90, OCRE#ric.7.nic.90
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantine I, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse descriptionCamp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENTIAE AVGG SMN Δ
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (324-325) SMN - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (324-325) SMN - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (324-325) SNM - 1st officina (A) -
ND (324-325) SNM - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (324-325) SNM - 5th officina (ε) -
Catalog ID9013729780
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