Nummus - Licinius I (IMP LICINIVS P AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, PLN; Londinium) (313-314) front Nummus - Licinius I (IMP LICINIVS P AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, PLN; Londinium) (313-314) back
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Nummus - Licinius I IMP LICINIVS P AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, PLN; Londinium

 
Bronze - 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
313-314
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#373102
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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
S - F
PLN

Translation:
To his companion the invincible Sun.
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman god Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun) on the reverse, which was a popular deity during the reign of Emperor Licinius I. The coin's design was likely meant to promote the emperor's association with the god and to emphasize the power and strength of the Roman Empire.