Nummus - Constantinus II PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS, Rome

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year317
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.84 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#91
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II, right, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
(Translation: Constantinus Iunior Nobilis Caesar (Constantine Junior Noble Caesar))
Reverse descriptionPrince standing right, helmeted, in military attire, chlamys over right shoulder, holding inverted with right hand and shield in left hand. In left field, letter A.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS RP
(Translation: Principia Iuventutis (Prince of Youth))
EdgeGross
Mint
MintageND (317) RP - Rome, 1st officina -
ND (317) RS - Rome, 2nd officina -
ND (317) RT - Rome, 3rd officina -
Catalog ID2738579430
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