Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) front Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 3.76 g -
Description
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
3.76 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#421305
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: ADVENT-VS AVG

Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti.

Translation: Arrival of the emperor.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I on one side and a star on the other, which symbolizes the imperial power and authority of the Roman Empire during his reign (310-312 AD).