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Nummus - Licinius I SOLI INVICTO COMITI R F; Rome
313 year| Bronze | 2.96 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, radiate, nude but chlamys draped across right shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVICTO COMITI
R F
RQ
Translation: To our companion the invincible Sol
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 Emperor Licinius I. The coin was minted in 313 AD, during a time when Christianity was still a minority religion in the Roman Empire, and the worship of Sol Invictus was still prevalent. This coin is a rare example of the blending of pagan and Christian beliefs during this period of Roman history.
