Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, PLN; Londinium) (319-320) front Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, PLN; Londinium) (319-320) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, PLN; Londinium) (319-320) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 3.08 g 18 mm
Description
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
3.08 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#201422
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Two Victories standing facing one another, together holding vota shield inscribed in two lines on altar. Altar adorned with a diamond with dots inside.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT / PR
PLN

Unabridged legend: Victoriae Laetae Principum Perpatuae

Translation:
Joyful Victory of the Eternal Prince.
London.

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 is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.