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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus II Radiate; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.47 g | 19.06 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-322 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.47 g |
| Diameter | 19.06 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar, three stars above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
PLON
Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis Vicennalibus.
Translation:
Blessed tranquillity.
Prayers for twenty years of rule.
London.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus II (Radiate; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor. The coin's design features a radiate crown on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the emperor's divine authority and connection to the sun god Sol Invictus. The reverse (back side) of the coin bears the image of a personification of the city of London, represented by the goddess Londinium, who is depicted standing holding a spear and a shield. This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, showcasing the blending of Christian and pagan symbols in Roman art during the 4th century AD.
