Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE, diamond altar; Arelate) (319) front Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE, diamond altar; Arelate) (319) back
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Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE, diamond altar; Arelate

319 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
319
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#412581
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two Victories facing and inscribing shield placed on altar with diamond on front.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT
PR

Unabridged legend: Victoriae Laetae Princeps Perpetuus.

Translation: The joyful victories of the eternal prince.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE, diamond altar; Arelate) (319) coin is that it features an image of a diamond altar on its reverse side, which was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.