Constantine I (AD 307-337) BI Reduced Nummus – NGC Ancients

Roman Empire – BI Reduced Nummus of Constantine I (AD 307–337)
Reverse: Sol (Sun-God) Raising Hand & Holding Globe
NGC Ancients Certified | Grade: Fine (F) | Cert #: 8231430-020
 
🏛️ A Transitional Coin from Rome’s Turning Point
This BI (billon) Reduced Nummus was struck during the reign of Constantine the Great, Rome’s first Christian emperor. Featuring a striking image of the sun-god Sol Invictus on the reverse—raising his hand in benediction and holding a globe of power—this coin reflects a critical period of religious and political transformation in the Roman Empire.
 
Minted around the time Constantine was consolidating power and aligning imperial messaging, this coin blends traditional Roman paganism with emerging themes of universal rule and divine light.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👑 Emperor: Constantine I (Constantine the Great)
🪙 Denomination: BI Reduced Nummus
⚖️ Material: Billon (silvered bronze)
📆 Reign: AD 307–337
🖼️ Obverse: Laureate bust of Constantine I, facing right
🏺 Reverse: Sol Invictus standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left
🏛️ Grading Company: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: Fine (F)
🆔 Certification #: 8231430-020
 
☀️ Sol Invictus: Rome’s Last Pagan Light
The image of Sol Invictus (“Unconquered Sun”) was a cornerstone of Roman imperial propaganda before Christianity took hold. Sol symbolized:
☀️ Light over darkness
🌍 Universal dominion (holding the globe)
✋ Blessing and authority (gesture of raised hand)
Though Constantine later embraced Christianity, Sol remained a symbolic and political tool early in his reign—blending Roman tradition with his imperial narrative.
 
🎁 Own a Coin That Bridged Pagan Rome and Christian Empire
Whether you collect Constantine, Roman deities, or historical propaganda, this Sol Invictus Reduced Nummus is a unique, story-rich addition to your collection.
 
🛡️ Ships securely, professionally packaged
🛒 Buy It Now – Own a powerful image from the final age of pagan Rome!