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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Arelate
313 year| Bronze | 2.63 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#320219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, radiate, nude but chlamys across falling over left shoulder, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
SARL
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), and it was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and their beliefs. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the significant influence of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantine, who issued the coin in 313 AD.
