Nummus - Constantinus I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, Antioch

€424,272.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year327-329
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.17 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#84 , OCRE#ric.7.anch.84
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantine the great emperor.)
Reverse descriptionCamp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
(Translation: Providence of the emperors.)
Edge
MintSMANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (327-329)  - 1st Officina (SMANTA) -
ND (327-329)  - 2nd Officina (SMANTB) -
ND (327-329)  - 3rd Officina ( SMANTΓ) -
ND (327-329)  - 5th Officina (SMANT∈) -
ND (327-329)  - 7th Officina (SMANTZ) -
ND (327-329)  - 9th Officina (SMANTΔ∈) -
Catalog ID9725006530
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