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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Roma
317 year| Bronze | 3.06 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#119425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, chlamys across left shoulder hanging down, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue; in left field, letter A.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
A
RQ
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation: To his Companion the Invincible Sol
Edge
Gross
Comment
3 caesura known for reverse lettering:- type 1: SOLI IN - V - ICTO COMITI
- type 2: SOLI IN - VI - CTO COMITI
- type 3: SOLI INV - I - CTO COMITI
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." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and it later became a popular symbol of Christianity. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin is significant because it indicates that Christianity was becoming increasingly accepted and widespread in the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantinus I.
