Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 4.4 g | - |
| 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 | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding up spear with left hand; horse treading seated captive to left.
Star in right field.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVEN-T-VS AVG or
ADV-ENTVS AVG or
ADVE-NTVS AVG or
ADVEN-TVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti.
Translation: Arrival of the emperor.
Interesting fact
The Nummus coin features an image of Emperor Constantinus I (also known as Constantine the Great) on one side, and a star and the letters "PLN" on the other. The "PLN" stands for "Pax Laeta Nuntiavit," which means "Peace has brought good news." This coin was minted during Constantinus' reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD, and it was a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design reflects the emperor's efforts to promote Christianity and establish a new capital city, Constantinople, which was founded in 330 AD.