Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, Two standards, GLORIA EXERCITVS, Arelate

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 330-331
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.21 g
Diameter 17.3 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#345 , OCRE#ric.7.ar.345
Obverse description Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, great emperor.)
Reverse description Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Star above standards. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GLOR-IA EXER-CITVS
(Translation: Glory of the Army)
Edge
Mint CONST
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
Mintage ND (330-331) - 1st Officina (PCONST) -
Numisquare ID 9416991920
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