Nummus - Licinius I (IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, MLN; Londinium) (315-316) front Nummus - Licinius I (IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, MLN; Londinium) (315-316) back
Nummus - Licinius I (IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-F, MLN; Londinium) (315-316) photo
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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
Description
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
References
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.