Nummus - Constantinus I Helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, MARTI CONSERVATORI, PLN, Londinium

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year312-313
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.2 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#255 , OCRE#ric.6.lon.255
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear forward with right hand and shield on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCONSTANTINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Constantine I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionMars, nude, standing right, leaning on reversed spear with right hand and supporting shield with left hand. Star in left field. London mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI CON-SERVATORI *
(Translation: To Mars the defender.)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (312-313)  - -
Catalog ID5029948030
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