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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Roma
313 year| Bronze | 2.81 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.81 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Ground front, head to the left, right hand saluting and holding a globe in the left. Coat on elbow.
R in left field, F in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
R F
RP
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 Emperor Constantine, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD, as a symbol of his Christian faith and to promote Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. The presence of the Chi-Rho on this coin indicates that it was minted during Constantine's reign and reflects the significant impact that Christianity had on the Roman Empire during this period.
