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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus I ADVENTVS AVG N, Star, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 4.02 g | 21.94 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-312 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 21.94 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#399476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding up spear with left hand; horse treading seated captive to left.
Star in right field.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVEN-TVS AVG N or
ADVENT-VS AVG N
Unabridged legend: Adventus Augusti Noster.
Translation: Arrival of our emperor.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that Christianity was beginning to gain acceptance and influence in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
