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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Arelate
| Bronze | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315-316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#169759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand.
Mintmark in exergue; S-F across fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
S | F
PARL
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation: To Sun the Invincible Companion
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός), which means "Christ." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, as Christianity was still a persecuted religion at the time. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that Christianity was already gaining prominence in the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantine the Great (306-337 AD).
