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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Aquileia
317 year| Bronze | 3.65 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#163194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder and flying under left arm, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Sol Invictus, which is a symbol of the Roman sun god, on the obverse (front side). This suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, before the adoption of Christianity as the official religion.
