Roman — Roman; 337-340; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
Coin, nummus
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, the ruling dynasty of the Roman Empire, AD 306-364. Struck to commemorate the deceased emperor Constantine I, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 306-337. The back of the coin depicts Constantine on a quadriga. This coin was minted in Lugdunum (modern day Lyon, France), AD 337-340.
Obv: Veiled head of Constantine I, facing right. Obv inscription: DIVO CONST[ANTINVS P T AVG]. Rev: Constantine, standing in a quadriga, ascending towards the hand of God. Rev inscription: #PL[G] in exergue.
Ref: RIC VIII (1981), p.178, no.17.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 23070
- Object name:
- coin, nummus
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- Production date:
- Roman; 337-340; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 13 mm, WT 1.30 g, Axis 6
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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