Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 4.64 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 | 4.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421719 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was part of a significant change in Roman currency during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great. In 306 AD, Constantine introduced a new bronze coinage system that replaced the previous system of silver and gold coins. The Nummus coin was the lowest denomination in this new system and was used for everyday transactions. It was made of bronze and had a distinctive star symbol on one side, which represented the Roman Empire's authority and power. This coinage reform helped to stabilize the Roman economy and paved the way for the empire's expansion and growth.