Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear over shoulder, shield; ADVENTVS AVG, 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#421117 |
|---|---|
| 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 I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.