Nummus - Licinius I Sol standing left, SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-P, MSL; Londinium
316 year| Bronze | 3.35 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373132 |
|---|---|
| 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 - P
MSL
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation:
To his companion the invincible Sun.
London.
Comment
RIC 79 and RIC 80 differ only in that Sol is standing left in the former but standing right with head left in the latter.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, standing left, which is a unique design element for a coin of its time.
