Nummus - Constantinus I CONSTANTINVS P AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-P, MSL; Londinium
316 year| Bronze | 3.1 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#215068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol radiate, standing left, raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys across left shoulder.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
S P
MSL
Translation:
Sol Invictus, companion.
London.
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. Additionally, he oversaw many significant reforms, including the establishment of a new capital city, Constantinople, which would go on to become a major center of power and culture in the Eastern Roman Empire.
