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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI DN; Rome
316 year| Bronze | 2.82 g | 19.4 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 | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#319435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, nude but chlamys over left
shoulder, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand; star in left field, crescent in right field, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI D N
★ ☽
RT
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti Domini Nostri.
Translation: To our Lord Sol, the invincible companion.
Comment
Different breaks are known for the reverse lettering.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a solar deity, Sol Invictus, on the obverse (front side), which was a popular religious symbol during the Roman Empire. The inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI DN" translates to "To the Unconquered Sun, my Lord" and highlights the significance of Sol Invictus in Roman religion and culture. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantinus I, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD and was known for his support of Christianity, which eventually became the dominant religion of the empire.
