Nummus - Licinius I Cuirassed, IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.89 g | - |
| 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 | 2.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
T - F
PLN
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation:
To his companion the invincible Sun.
London.
Comment
RIC 97 and RIC 121c differ only in that Sol is radiate with chlamys draped across left shoulder, while with RIC 121c Sol has chlamys falling from left shoulderInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Sol Invictus (SOLI INVICTO COMITI) on the reverse, which was a popular deity during the reign of Licinius I. Sol Invictus was the god of the sun and was often depicted with a radiant crown and a globe in his hand, symbolizing his power and influence over the Roman Empire. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during this time period.
