Nummus - Constantius I HERCVLI VICTORI, Alexandria

€435,514.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year304-305
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionBronze
Weight9.3 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#40 , OCRE#ric.6.alex.40
Obverse descriptionHead of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Supreme Commander Caesar Constantius I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing front, head left, leaning on club with right hand and holding apples in left hand; hanging from left elbow, lion`s skin. Letter in left field. Officina and letter in right field. Officina is sometimes in left field or under the letter in right field.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringHERCVLI - VICTORI S - officina / P
(Translation: To victorious Hercules.)
Edge
MintALE
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (304-305)  - 1st Officina (A) -
ND (304-305)  - 2nd Officina (B) -
ND (304-305)  - 3rd Officina (Γ) -
ND (304-305)  - 4th Officina (∈) -
ND (304-305)  - 4th Officina (Δ) -
Catalog ID8596954510
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