Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Lugdunum

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year313-314
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#4, OCRE#ric.7.lug.4
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantinus Ist, right, laureate, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Constantinus August)
Reverse descriptionSol standing facing, head left, nude but chlamys over shoulder, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand. S F across fields, mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INVICTO COMITI S F PLG
(Translation: To the Sun, the Invincible Companion)
EdgeSmooth
MintPLG
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (313-314) PLG - Lugdunum, 1st officina -
Catalog ID6161699700
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