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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Arelate
316 year| Bronze | 3.33 g | 18 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 | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
M / F
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a solar deity, Sol Invictus, on one side, which was a popular religious symbol during the Roman Empire. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of propaganda to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, which was a prominent religious movement during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
