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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, star left, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#148461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, holding up globe and right hand high.
Star in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
PLN
Translation:
To his companion the invincible Sun.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a star on the obverse (front) side, which was a symbol of the Roman god Sol Invictus, the patron deity of the Roman Empire. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was known for his conversion to Christianity and his efforts to establish it as the dominant religion of the empire. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the pagan god Sol Invictus, indicating that the transition from paganism to Christianity was not immediate and that there was a period of coexistence and blending of religious beliefs.
