Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Ostia
| Bronze | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#104819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, nude but chlamys over shoulder, raising right hand, holding globe close to body in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
MOSTS
Translation:
Soli Invicto Comiti
(To the Companion, the Invincible Sun)
Comment
Coin is actually 23mm, design portion is 19mm.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.
