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Nummus - Constantinus II SOLI INVICTO COMITI, crescent-star, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Crescent in left field, star in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
PLN
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto comiti
Translation:
To his companion the invincible Sun.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a crescent-star, which was a symbol of the Roman god Sol Invictus, or the Unconquered Sun. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantinus II, who was known for his efforts to promote Christianity throughout the empire. The inclusion of the crescent-star symbol on the coin may suggest that the emperor was trying to appeal to both Christian and pagan populations by incorporating elements of both religions into the coin's design.
