Nummus - Constantinus I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium) (316-317) front Nummus - Constantinus I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium) (316-317) back
Nummus - Constantinus I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium) (316-317) photo
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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 4.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
316-317
Value
Nummus / Follis (¼)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#215149
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
T - F

Translation:
To the unconquered Sun, minister [of the Emperor].
London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Roman soldier on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire during the reign of Constantinus I.