Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, wearing mantle, left, eagle-tipped sceptre, CONSTANTINVS P AG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) front Nummus - Constantinus I (Laureate, wearing mantle, left, eagle-tipped sceptre, CONSTANTINVS P AG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium) (310-312) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I Laureate, wearing mantle, left, eagle-tipped sceptre, CONSTANTINVS P AG; COMITI AVGG NN, Star, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 4.555 g -
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
4.555 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#421718
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 the Great, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and is credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. Additionally, he oversaw many significant political and military reforms, including the establishment of a new capital city, Constantinople, which would go on to become a major center of power and culture for centuries to come.