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

 
Bronze 3.5 g 21.75 mm
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
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
21.75 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#421297
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, who is known for being the first Christian Roman emperor and for making Christianity the dominant religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 306 to 337 AD.