Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE, plain altar, Arelate

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.69 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#190, OCRE#ric.7.ar.190
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I, great emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories facing and inscribing shield placed on plain altar. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT PR
(Translation: The joyful victories of the eternal prince.)
EdgePlain
MintARL
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (319)  - 1st Officina (PARL) -
ND (319)  - 2nd Officina (SARL) -
ND (319)  - 3rd Officina (TARL) -
Catalog ID2585551280
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