Nummus - Constantinus I IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium
310 year| Bronze | 2.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 310 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe with left hand.
Letters across fields.
London mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
T - F
Translation: To our undefeated companion the Sun.
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 for centuries to come.