Roman — Roman; 337-341; 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 AD 337-341.
Obv: Draped and veiled bust of Constantine I, facing right. Obv inscription: DIVO CON[STANTINVS P T A]VGG. Rev: Constantine, standing on a quadriga, ascending right towards the hand of God.
Condition: G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 12003
- Object name:
- coin, nummus
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- Production date:
- Roman; 337-341; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 1.52 g, Axis 5
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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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