Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) front Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS AVG; ADVENTVS AVG, 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#421302
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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and is credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. Additionally, he oversaw many significant reforms, including the creation of a new capital city, Constantinople, which was named after him. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD.