© Jérémy Pureur
© Jérémy Pureur
Nummus - Constantinus I Radiate head; SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Treveri
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 23.5 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 (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#329893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bust of Sol right, radiate, draped.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Translation: To our companion the invincible Sol
Comment
Trier mint.Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman Emperor and is often credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design features a radiate head of Constantine, symbolizing his divine status as a Roman emperor, and the inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI" which means "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion." This inscription reflects the Roman Empire's shift towards Christianity, as the sun was seen as a symbol of the Christian God. The coin's bronze material and 4.5g weight also reflect the economic and monetary policies of the Roman Empire during this time period.
