Nummus - Constantinus I (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; PLN; Londinium) (307-310) front Nummus - Constantinus I (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; PLN; Londinium) (307-310) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 6.1 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
307-310
Value
Nummus / Follis (¼)
Currency
Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.1 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#420939
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand.
London mintmark in exergue.

Lettering:
PRINCIPI - IV-VE-NTVTIS or
PRINCIPI - IVVENTVTIS or
PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS

Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis.

Translation: To the prince of the youth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 307 to 310 AD, and it is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians.