Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, globe, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) front Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, globe, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, globe, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; 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 / Follis (¼)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#421574
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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a globe on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's dominance over the world. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is known for his military conquests and administrative reforms that helped establish the Roman Empire as a major world power. The globe image on the coin serves as a visual representation of the empire's vast territories and influence.