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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Treveri
| Bronze | 3.49 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-313 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, nude but chlamys over upper chest and above left shoulder, holding globe in left hand, raising right hand.
T in left field and F in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
T F
PTR
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation: To the Sun, the Invincible Companion
Edge
Plain
Comment
T F mark in the fields could stand for TEMPORVM FELICITAS (Times of Happiness).Coin struck by 1st officina only.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Treveri) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is known for his significant religious and political reforms, including the establishment of Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. This coin is a reflection of the economic and cultural changes that took place during his reign, and it is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
