Nummus - Constantinus I VICT • LAETAE PRINC PERP, Siscia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year319-320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#95, OCRE#ric.7.sis.95
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories standing facing each other, jointly holding inscribed shield over altar. Letter on the altar. Officina and mintmark followed by a star in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT • LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT PR
(Translation: To the well-earned victories of the eternal Prince.)
EdgePlain
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (319-320)  - 1st Officina, I on altar (ASIS★) -
ND (319-320)  - 2nd Officina, I on altar (BSIS★) -
ND (319-320)  - 3rd Officina, S on altar (ΓSIS★) -
ND (319-320)  - 4th Officina, S on altar (∆SIS★) -
ND (319-320)  - 5th Officina, S on altar (ϵSIS★) -
Catalog ID3809041900
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