Nummus - Licinius I Draped, cuirassed, IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium
Bronze | 3.08 g | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#373140 |
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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.