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Aureus - Licinius II IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.30 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-322 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.30 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter enthroned facing on platform, nude to waist, Victory standing right on globe in right hand, grounded scepter in left; eagle standing left at feet to left, head reverted, wreath in beak, the platform inscribed with SIC•V• / SIC•X•, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER-VATORI CAESS
SMN Є
Comment
Licinius II was the son of the Roman emperor Licinius I. He held the imperial rank of caesar between March 317 and September 324 while his father was augustus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Licinius II on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of Jupiter's image reflects the ongoing influence of traditional Roman religions during this period.
