© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus I PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 4.04 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.04 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#382563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Star in left field. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS or
PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS or
PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS or
PRINCIPI IV-VE-NTVTIS
PLN
Translation: London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a star on one side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire and represented the imperial power of the emperor.
