© Soler y Llach
© Soler y Llach
Aureus - Licinius I IOVI CONS; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-318 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#189868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate Jupiter seated on throne, with staff in left hand, presenting statue of Victoria in right hand. Golden eagle with wreath in beak at his feet. Wreath in right field. Inscription in rectangular frame below.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONS LICINI AVG
SIC X
SIC XX
SMNΔ
Unabridged legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI LICINIUS AVGVSTVS
Translation: To Jupiter the protector of the emperor Licinius
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius I (IOVI CONS; Nicomedia) coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Licinius I on the other. This coin was minted during Licinius' reign as emperor of the Roman Empire, which lasted from 308 to 324 AD. The image of Jupiter on the coin was a common feature of Roman coins during this time period, as the god was considered the protector of the state and the emperor. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
