Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Siscia) (318-319) front Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Siscia) (318-319) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Siscia) (318-319) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Siscia

 
Bronze 3 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
318-319
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#143466
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT / P R supported by altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT / PR
SIS

Translation:
Victoriae Laetae Princ (-ipis) Perp (-etui) :
"The well-earned victories of the eternal Prince" .
Vot (-a) P (-opuli) R (-omani) :
"Vows of the Roman people".

Comment

The coin shown is likely a variant of RIC VII # 54.

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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (318-319) ΑSIS - - - - - -

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