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© CGB
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO COMITI with T/F; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.75 g | 19 mm |
| 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 (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#309661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Sol standing to left, radiate, nude but chlamys falling over the left shoulder, raising the right hand and holding a globe in the left hand.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
T F
ATR
Translation:
Soli Invicto Comiti
To Sol the invincible companion
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Constantinus I coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin is notable for featuring the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the Greek letters chi (X) and rho (P), which represent the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, "Christos." This symbol was used by early Christians to secretly identify themselves and mark their places of worship, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity during this time period.
