Bronze Nummus of Licinius I, AD 314. 1944.100.6122

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.6122

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.91
    • Diameter (in mm): 23.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: AD 314
  • Denomination: Nummus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Obverse

    • Legend: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
    • Type: Bust laur. cuir. r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
    • Type: Sol radiate stg. l. raising r., holding globe in l., chlamys across r. shoulder
    • Symbol: S/F//[ ]
    • Deity: Sol

References

  • Reference: ric 7. (uncertain)

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.6122
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Subjects

  • Series: RIC.7

Notes

  • Mint and RIC type cannot be determined; reverse type occurs across mints. Mint mark cannot be read; heavily worn.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States