© Michele Giovannini
© Michele Giovannini
Nummus - Constantinus II Radiate, FL CL CONSTANTINVS IVN N C; VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, wreath in square, PLN; Londinium
320 year| Bronze | 2.63 g | 17.96 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 | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 17.96 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#99226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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 an image of Emperor Constantine II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Roman Empire. Despite his efforts, his reign was marked by political instability and external threats, and he was eventually assassinated in 354 AD.
