Roman — Roman; 330-331; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
Coin, nummus AE4
A copper alloy nummus of Emperor Constantine I, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 306-337. The back of the coin depicts two soldiers. This coin was minted in Lugdunum (modern day Lyon, France), AD 330-331.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed and diademed bust of Constantine I, facing right. Obv inscription: CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. Rev: Two soldiers, standing front, with two military standards between them. Rev inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS, PLG in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.137, no.236.
Condition: F/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N876
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE4
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- Artist/Maker:
- Constantine I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 330-331; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 16 mm, WT 2.30 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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