Roman — Roman; 310-311; Reece Period 15 (The Tetrarchy)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Emperor Constantine I, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 306-337. The back of the coin depicts Sol, the Roman sun god. This coin was minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany), AD 310-311.
Obv: Cuirassed and laureate bust of Constantine I, facing right. Obv inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG. Rev: Sol, standing left, raising his right hand and holding a globe in the left. Rev inscription: SOLI INVICTO, PTR in exergue.
Ref: RIC VI (1967), p.228, no.899.
Condition: VG/fr.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.61/1
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Constantine I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 310-311; Reece Period 15 (The Tetrarchy)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 1.56 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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