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Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Treveri
| Bronze | 4.51 g | 22.5 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 (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.51 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left (or standing front, head left), raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters in fields.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
T F
PTR
Edge
Plain
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. This coin features an image of the sun god Sol on the obverse side, which was a common motif during Constantine's reign. The inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI" means "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion," highlighting Constantine's association with the sun god and his belief in the power of the sun as a symbol of divine authority.
