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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE, plain altar; Arelate
319 year| Bronze | 2.69 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#237952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Victories facing and inscribing shield placed on plain altar.
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.
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 ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. He is best known for being the first Christian Roman emperor and for making Christianity the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's design, which includes an altar and the inscription "VICTORIAE LAETAE," or "joyful victory," may reflect the religious and political changes that took place during Constantine's reign.
