© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.65 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-314 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#382561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Letters in fields. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
S - F
PLN
Translation:
To our undefeated companion the Sun.
London.
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.
