Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, raising right hand, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | - | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421573 |
|---|---|
| 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 Emperor Constantine I, who is often referred to as the "Great" and is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire and oversaw many significant political and military reforms during his reign.