Nummus - Constantinus II Helmeted; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323-324 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Globe on altar; three stars above.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
PLON
Translation:
Blessed tranquillity. Votis Vicennalibus (prayers for twenty years of rule).
London.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II (Helmeted; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium) coin features an image of the Roman goddess of peace, Pax, on its reverse side. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Constantine II, who ruled from 323 to 324 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and tranquility throughout the Roman Empire, which was a key aspect of Constantine's reign.
