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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Ticinum
317 year| Bronze | 2.72 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#362374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI
Translation: To his companion the invincible sun
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Sol Invictus, which was a sun god that was worshipped in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Constantine. The inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI" translates to "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion" and reflects the significance of this deity in Roman culture at the time.
