Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear forward, shield, CONSTANTINVS P F AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#421580 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin was one of the first to feature the image of Constantine, who was known for his military conquests and his conversion to Christianity, which had a significant impact on the Roman Empire and its culture. The coin's design, which includes a laureate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Constantine holding a spear and shield, symbolizes his military prowess and leadership. The coin's reverse side features the goddess Victory standing on a prow, holding a wreath and a palm branch, signifying the empire's victories and prosperity under Constantine's rule.