Nummus - Constantinus I VIRTVS AVGG, Arelate

€401,841.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year325-326
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.76 g
Dimensions19.38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#291, OCRE#ric.7.ar.291
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantine I, laureate, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTAN-TINVS AVG
(Translation: Constantine, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionCamp gate with four turrets, open doors, varying number of stone layers; star above. Officina and mintmark with crescent in the middle in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTV-S AVGG
(Translation: Courage of the emperors.)
Edge
MintA-crescent-RL
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (325-326)  - 1st Officina (PA-crescent-RL) -
ND (325-326)  - 2nd Officina (SA-crescent-RL) -
Catalog ID6969680130
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