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Nummus - Constantinus II CONSTANTINVS IVN N C; VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, wreath in square, PLN; Londinium
320 year| Bronze | 3.24 g | 18 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 | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed wreath supported by an altar.
Wreath in square on altar.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT / PR
PLN
Unabridged legend:
Victoriae Laetae Principis Perpetui.
Votis Populi Romani.
Translation:
Happy victory to the eternal prince.
The wishes of the Roman people.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a wreath in a square on its reverse side, which was a common design element in Roman coinage during the 4th century AD. The wreath symbolized victory and was often used to commemorate military triumphs or significant events. The use of a square shape surrounding the wreath was a stylistic choice that was popular during the reign of Emperor Constantine, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. This coin, minted in 320 AD, is a representation of the nummus, a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the artistic and cultural influences of the time.
