Nummus - Licinius I SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F, PLN; Londinium
310 year| Bronze | 4.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 310 |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe with left hand. Letters across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
T - F
PLN
Unabridged legend: Soli Invicto Comiti
Translation:
To his companion the invincible Sun.
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Comment
RIC 97 and RIC 121c differ only in that Sol is radiate with chlamys draped across left shoulder, while with RIC 121c Sol has chlamys falling from left shoulderInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 reign of Emperor 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 over the sun and the universe. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during this time period.