Nummus - Constantinus I (BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Londinium) (321) front Nummus - Constantinus I (BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Londinium) (321) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Londinium) (321) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Londinium

321 year
Bronze 2.67 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
321
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.67 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#378802
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars

Lettering: BEATA *** TRA-NQVILLITAS

Comment

http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.7.lon.206

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman Emperor, Constantinus I, on one side and the inscription "BEATA TRANQVILLITAS" which means "blessed tranquility" in Latin, indicating the desire for peace and stability during a time of political and military turmoil.