Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear over shoulder, shield, CONSTANTINVS AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 4.17 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 | 4.17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421730 |
|---|---|
| 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 part of a large-scale currency reform implemented by Emperor Constantine the Great in the early 4th century. The reform aimed to replace the previous system of bronze coins with a new system based on the silver standard, and the Nummus - Constantinus I coin was one of the new coins introduced as part of this reform. Despite being made of bronze, the coin was still considered a significant improvement over the previous system, as it had a higher silver content and was more durable than the earlier coins. This coin is a testament to the economic and monetary reforms implemented during Constantine's reign, which had a lasting impact on the Roman Empire's economy.