Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Arelate

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.53 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#195 , OCRE#ric.7.ar.195
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I, emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT P R
(Translation: Joyous victory to the eternal Prince. Vows (prayers) of the Roman people.)
Edge
MintARL
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (319)  - 3rd Officina (TARL) -
Catalog ID2848556380
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