Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; GENIO POP ROM; Londinium) (310-312) front Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; GENIO POP ROM; Londinium) (310-312) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; GENIO POP ROM; Londinium

 
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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 (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#422379
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Star in right field.
London mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENIO - POP ROM

Unabridged legend: Genio Populi Romani.

Translation: To the Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.