Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, curaissed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AAVVGG, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) front Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, curaissed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AAVVGG, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, curaissed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AAVVGG, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 4.7 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
4.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#421310
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 - AAVVGG

Unabridged legend: Comiti Augusti.

Translation: To the companion of the emperors.

Comment

There appears to be no difference between RIC 146a and RIC 147.

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.