© Micheal Linke
© Micheal Linke
Nummus - Constantinus II Radiate, cuirassed, left; BEATA TRANQLITAS, F-B, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.84 g | 19.14 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322-323 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 19.14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar, three stars above.
Letters in fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
F - B
PLON
Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis Vicennalibus.
Translation:
Blessed tranquillity.
Prayers for twenty years of rule.
London.
Interesting fact
The Nummus coin features an image of Emperor Constantinus II (also known as Constantine the Great) wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes the sun god Sol Invictus. This imagery was used to promote the idea of the emperor as a divine ruler, blessed by the gods and chosen to lead the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes the inscription "BEATA TRANQLITAS," which translates to "blessed tranquility," suggesting that the emperor's rule brought peace and stability to the empire.
