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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 | 317-318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sol radiate, standing left, nude but chlamys across left shoulder hanging down, raising right hand and globe in left, a wreath in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
RS
Translation: To his Companion the Invincible Sol
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 "anointed one" or "chosen one." This symbol was used by early Christians to represent their faith and was later adopted as a symbol of the Roman Empire under Constantine the Great.
