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Nummus - Licinius I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, R-F; Rome
314 year| Bronze | 3.1 g | 19.84 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 314 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.84 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
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
R-F
Translation: To the unconquered companion the Sun.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Licinius I coin is that it features the image of the Roman god Sol Invictus (SOLI INVICTO COMITI) on one side, which was a popular deity during the Roman Empire. Sol Invictus was the god of the sun and was often depicted with a radiant crown and a globe in his hand, symbolizing his power over the sun and the universe. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's supremacy and the divine right of its rulers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (314) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nummus - Licinius I (SOLI INVICTO COMITI, R-F; Rome) (314) coin.
