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Aureus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Nicomedia
313 year| Gold | 5.15 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 313 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, nude but chlamys over left shoulder, leaning on sceptre with left hand and on right hand turned upwards a small winged Victory on globe itself holding a wreath; at feet left, an eagle left, head turned backwards, holding wreath in its beak; in right field, a star.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
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SMN●●
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augustorum
Translation: Jupiter Preserver of the Augusts
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin of Licinius I is that it features the 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 Eastern Roman Empire, and it highlights the importance of Jupiter as a deity in Roman culture and religion. The coin's design also reflects the political and religious reforms implemented by Licinius during his reign, which aimed to promote unity and stability within the empire.
