Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Rome

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year314-315
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.85 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#27, OCRE#ric.7.rom.27
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, right, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantinus, pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionSol standing to the left, radiate, naked but chlamys over the shoulder, raising the right hand and holding a globe with the left. Letters across fields. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI R / X - F
(Translation: To his companion the Invincible Sun.)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (314-315)  - 1st Officina (RP) -
ND (314-315)  - 2nd Officina (RS) -
ND (314-315)  - 3rd Officina (RT) -
ND (314-315)  - 4th Officina (RQ) -
Catalog ID6169280470
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