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Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.89 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-314 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#128833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol radiate, standing left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
S - F
PLN
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation:
To his Companion the Invincible Sol.
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Constantine I, who is considered one of the most important figures in Roman history. He was the first Christian Roman emperor and is credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. This coin was minted during his reign (306-337 AD) and features an image of him on the obverse side, with the inscription "CONSTANTINVS AVG" meaning "Constantine Augustus." The reverse side of the coin features the image of a soldier standing next to a standard, with the inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI" meaning "To the invincible sun god." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history of the Roman Empire during the time of Constantine I.
