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Nummus - Licinius I IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, MLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.09 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315-316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.09 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373123 |
|---|---|
| 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
S - F
MLN
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 the Roman god Sol Invictus (the Unconquered Sun) on the reverse side, which was a popular deity during the reign of Emperor Licinius I. The coin's design was meant to promote the emperor's association with the god and to emphasize the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
