Nummus - Constantinus II CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, crescent left, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Crescent in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE
PLN
Translation:
The glory of our state.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Constantinus II (CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, crescent left, PLN; Londinium) (318) coin is that it features the image of a crescent moon on one side, which was a symbol of the Roman goddess Luna. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, before the adoption of Christianity as the official religion.