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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Constantinus I SOLI INVICTO; Treveri
| Bronze | 2.58 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#44980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Sol radiate, standing left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO
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Translation: Soli Invicto: "The Invincible Sol".
Comment
Appears to have been struck by 1st officina only.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho, on its reverse side. The Chi-Rho is a combination of the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos" (Χριστός) and is often used as a symbol for Christ or Christianity. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The inclusion of the Chi-Rho symbol on the coin reflects the significant religious and cultural changes that were taking place during this time period.
