Nummus - Constantinus I Helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear over shoulder, shield, CONSTANTINVS P AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 4.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding up spear with left hand; horse treading seated captive to left.
Star in right field.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVEN-T-VS AVG or
ADV-ENTVS AVG or
ADVE-NTVS AVG or
ADVEN-TVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti.
Translation: Arrival of the emperor.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was minted 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 that were minted to celebrate the Emperor's military victories and to promote the new Christian religion, which was adopted as the official religion of the Roman Empire during his reign. The coin features an image of Constantine wearing a helmet and cuirass, holding a spear and shield, and standing in front of a star, which symbolizes the Christian faith. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that Constantine was a powerful and divine leader who was chosen by God to rule the empire.