Nummus - Licinius I Sol standing right, SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-P, MSL, Londinium

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year316
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#80, OCRE#ric.7.lon.80
Obverse descriptionBust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP LICINIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor Licinius, pious fortunate emperor)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder and spread, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Letters across fields. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INVIC-TO COMITI S - P MSL
(Translation: To his companion the invincible Sun. London.)
Edge
MintMSL
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (316)  - -
Catalog ID9799192410
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