Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS AVG; COMITI AVGG NN, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-310 |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#420920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, holding up globe in right hand and whip in left hand.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMITI - AVGG NN
Unabridged legend: Comiti Augustorum Nostrorum.
Translation: To the companion of our two emperors.
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 Emperor Constantine, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD, as a symbol of his Christian faith and to promote Christianity throughout the empire. The presence of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that it was minted during Constantine's reign and reflects the significant impact that Christianity had on the Roman Empire during this period.
