Nummus - Constantinus II Lugdunum

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.09 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#90 , OCRE#ric.7.lug.90
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N CONSTANTINO IVN NOB C
(Translation: Our Lord Constantine II, noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar. Officina and mintmark with two captives between them in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP
(Translation: The joyful victories of the eternal Prince.)
Edge
MintL
Lugdunum, Gaul, modern-day Lyons,France (15 BC–AD 78; 196–197; 274-413)
MintageND (320)  - 1st Officina (PL) -
Catalog ID8439720110
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