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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Treveri
317 year| Bronze | 3.39 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 | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, radiate, chlamys draped over upper chest and left shoulder, holding globe above hip level in left hand, turned outwards
T F across fields.
Mintmark in exergue. Varieties with a dot before the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
T / F
•ATR
Translation: Accompanied by the Invincible Sun
Comment
T F marks across fields could stand for TEMPORVM FELICITAS (Times of Prosperity).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Constantine I, also known as Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.
