Nummus - Constantinus I VICT • LAETAE PRINC PERP; Siscia
| Bronze | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 319-320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Two Victories standing facing each other, jointly holding inscribed shield over altar.
Letter on the altar.
Officina and mintmark followed by a star in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICT • LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT PR
Unabridged legend: Victoriae Laetae Principis Perpetui.
Translation: To the well-earned victories of the eternal Prince.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
