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

321 year
Bronze 3.34 g 19.53 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
3.34 g
Diameter
19.53 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45265
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Globe on inscribed altar. Three stars above.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
VOT
IS
XX

Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis Vicennalibus.

Translation:
Blessed Tranquility.
Vows for the twentieth anniversary of reign.

Interesting fact

The Nummus - Constantinus I (BEATA TRANQVILLITAS; Treveri) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued to promote the ideals of peace and prosperity during Constantine's reign. The inscription "BEATA TRANQVILLITAS" on the coin means "blessed tranquility" in Latin, reflecting the desire for peace and stability during a time of great change and upheaval in the Roman Empire.