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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Rome
| Bronze | 2.85 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 314-315 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.85 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Sol standing to the left, radiate, naked but chlamys over the shoulder, raising the right hand and holding a globe with the left.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI
R / X - F
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti.
Translation: To his companion the Invincible Sun.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's inscription, "SOLI INVICTO COMITI," means "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion," which reflects Constantine's conversion to Christianity and his belief in the power of the Christian God. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
