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Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Lugdunum
320 year| Bronze | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#227759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT PR on plain altar.
Officina and minkmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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. This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP," which means "Victory of the Happy Prince." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact from a significant period in Roman history.
