Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, spear over shoulder, shield, CONSTANTINVS P F IN AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium
Bronze | 3.08 g | 22.64 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 | 3.08 g |
Diameter | 22.64 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#421316 |
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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
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.