Nummus - Constantinus I VRBS ROMA, Heraclea

€44,023.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year330-333
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#119, OCRE#ric.7.her.119
Obverse descriptionBust of Roma left, wearing imperial cloak and helmet.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVRBS ROMA
(Translation: City of Rome)
Reverse descriptionShe-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus; above, two stars representing the Dioscuri Castor and Pollux. Anepigraphic. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintSMH
Heraclea, modern-day Marmara
Ereğli, Turkey
MintageND (330-333)  - 1st Officina (°SMHA) -
ND (330-333)  - 5th Officina (°SMHε) -
Catalog ID5722265790
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