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Aureus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia
316 year| Gold | 5.21 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 | 5.21 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#411603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle holding wreath.
Letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSE-RVATORI
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Comment
Biaggi 1937.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Siscia) (316) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Christian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman Emperor Licinius I, while the reverse side features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, holding a lightning bolt and a scepter. This combination of pagan and Christian symbols reflects the religious shift that was taking place during Licinius' reign, as Christianity began to gain acceptance and influence in the Roman Empire.
