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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 20 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol radiate, standing left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Marks across fields and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
S - F
PLN
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation:
To his Companion the Invincible Sol.
London.
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" or "anointed one." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during the reign of Emperor Constantine.
