Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year314
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.85 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#19, RCV IV#16096, OCRE#ric.7.rom.19
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantinus laureate, draped, cuirassed
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I pious happy emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing leftraising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Letters across fields. Mintmark and officina with star between in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI R - F
(Translation: To his Companion the Invincible Sun.)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (314)  - 1st Officina (R*P) -
ND (314)  - 2nd Officina (R*S) -
ND (314)  - 3rd Officina (R*T) -
ND (314)  - 4th Officina (R*Q) -
Catalog ID1450077360
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