Nummus - Licinius I (Draped, cuirassed, IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium) (316-317) front Nummus - Licinius I (Draped, cuirassed, IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium) (316-317) back
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Nummus - Licinius I Draped, cuirassed, IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze 3.08 g -
Description
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
3.08 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#373140
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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Licinius I, who was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.