Nummus - Constantinus II (Radiate, cuirassed, left; BEATA TRANQLITAS, PLON; Londinium) (323-324) front Nummus - Constantinus II (Radiate, cuirassed, left; BEATA TRANQLITAS, PLON; Londinium) (323-324) back
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Nummus - Constantinus II Radiate, cuirassed, left; BEATA TRANQLITAS, PLON; Londinium

 
Bronze 2.87 g 19.75 mm
Description
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
2.87 g
Diameter
19.75 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#374054
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Globe on inscribed altar, three stars above.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
PLON

Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis Vicennalibus.

Translation:
Blessed tranquillity.
Prayers for twenty years of rule.
London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Constantinus II (also known as Constantine the Great) wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes his connection to the divine and his role as the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire.