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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Licinius I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, C-S; Rome
315 year| Bronze | 3.48 g | 19.07 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 315 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 19.07 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI
C-S
Translation: To the unconquered companion the Sun.
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 obverse (front side), which was a popular deity during the reign of Licinius I. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule and his connection to the gods.
