Nummus - Constantinus II Radiate, wearing trabea, left, raising right hand, globe in left hand; BEATA TRANQLITAS, F-B, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.56 g | 18.58 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 | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 18.58 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 his connection to the sun god Sol Invictus. This imagery was commonly used on coins during his reign to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his association with the powerful and invincible sun god.
