© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2.87 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 314-315 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.87 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sol standing to the left, radiate, naked but chlamys over the shoulder, raising the right hand and holding a globe with the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
T F
PLG
Translation:
Soli Invicto Comiti
To Sol the invincible companion.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI," which means "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion," highlighting Constantine's conversion to Christianity and his belief in the power of the Christian God. This coin is a significant artifact in the history of Christianity and the Roman Empire, showcasing the blending of pagan and Christian beliefs during this period.
