Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Arelate

€410,348.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#192, OCRE#ric.7.ar.192
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by a plain column.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT P R
(Translation: Joyous victory to the eternal Prince. Prayers (vows) of the Roman people.)
Edge
MintARL
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (319)  - 1st Officina (PARL) -
ND (319)  - 2nd Officina (SARL) -
ND (319)  - 3rd Officina (TARL) -
ND (319)  - 4th Officina (QARL) -
Catalog ID6119308890
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