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Aureus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia
316 year| Gold | 5.32 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 316 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle holding wreath; mint mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CON-SERVATORI
SIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia) (316) coin 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 Roman Empire, which lasted from 308 to 324 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the emperor and the god Jupiter, who was considered the protector of the Roman state. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
