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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Roma
| Bronze | 3.10 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 316-317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#190282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Sol radiate, standing left, raising right hand and globe in left. Chlamys across left shoulder hanging down.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
RP
Translation: To his Companion the Invincible Sol
Edge
Plain
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 (Χ) and rho (Ρ), which are the first letters of the Greek word for "Christ" (Χριστός). This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and it later became a prominent symbol of Christianity. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho on this coin suggests that Christianity was already gaining popularity in the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantinus I (316-317 AD).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (316-317) RP | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nummus - Constantinus I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Roma) (316-317) coin.
