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Aureus - Licinius I VBIQVE VICTORES; Treveri
| Gold | 4.44 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-313 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.44 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Licinius I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; on either side, seated captive.
Trier mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBIQVE - VICTORES or VBIQVE V-ICTORES or VBIQVE VI-CTORES
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the emperor Licinius I, who was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
