Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, curaissed, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AAVVGG, PLN; Londinium
Bronze | 4.7 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#421310 |
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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.