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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI C S; Arelate
| Bronze | 3.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
C / S
TARL
Translation: To Sol the undefeated 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 Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), which represent the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, "Christos." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
