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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Licinius I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, R/X-F; Rome
314 year| Bronze | 3.2 g | 19.87 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.87 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#385015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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/X-F
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 (SOLI INVICTO COMITI) on the obverse (front side), which was a popular deity during the reign of Licinius I. 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 and influence over the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's dominance and the divine right of its rulers to govern.
