Nummus - Constantinus I Helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 310-312 |
Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
Composition | Bronze |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#421729 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, holding up globe in right hand and whip in left hand.
Star in right field.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMITI - AVGG NN or
COMIT-I - AVGG NN
Unabridged legend: Comiti Augusti Noster.
Translation: To the companion of our emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He played a crucial role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire and oversaw many significant political and military reforms. The coin's design, which includes a star and the abbreviation "COMITI AVGG NN" (meaning "committee of the Augusti"), reflects the political and religious changes that took place during Constantine's reign.