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

 
Bronze 3.22 g 16.5 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
3.22 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Thickness
2.30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57852
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Two Victories facing each other holding a shield inscribed VOT PR on altar, decorated with a cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT
PR
+
PT

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 played a significant role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.