Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Siscia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.06 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#48 , OCRE#ric.7.sis.48
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by altar. Officina and mintmark followed by a star in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT P R
(Translation: Joyous victory to the eternal Prince. Vows (prayers) of the Roman people.)
Edge
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (318)  - 3rd Officina (ΓSIS*) -
Catalog ID1515123590
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