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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#77600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Sol standing facing, head left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, holding globe in left hand and raising right hand.
F T across fields, mintmark PLG
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
F | T
PLC
Translation:
Soli Invicto Comiti
(To the Sun, the Invincible Companion)
Edge
Plain
Comment
FT across fields on reverse could stand for Temporum Felicitas (Times of Happiness).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" or "anointed one." 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 is significant because it indicates that Christianity was already gaining popularity and acceptance in the Roman Empire during the early 4th century.
