Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Ticinum

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318-319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.87 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#83 , OCRE#ric.7.tic.83
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Constantine I, great emperor.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by an altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT P R
(Translation: Joyous victory to the eternal Prince. Vows (prayers) of the Roman people.)
Edge
MintT
Ticinum, modern-day Pavia,Italy
MintageND (318-319)  - 1st Officina (PT) -
ND (318-319)  - 2nd Officina (ST) -
ND (318-319)  - 3rd Officina (TT) -
Catalog ID3040230420
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