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Nummus - Licinius I SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Arelate
316 year| Bronze | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#193999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Sol standing right, head left, raising right hand et holding a glob in left hand. Mintmark in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
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Comment
Rare type, classified R2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Licinius I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Arelate) coin is that it features the image of a radiate crown on the obverse (front side), which symbolizes the emperor's connection to the sun god Sol Invictus, who was considered the protector of the Roman Empire.
