Aureus - Licinius (IOVI CONS LICINI AVG; Nicomedia) (321-322) front Aureus - Licinius (IOVI CONS LICINI AVG; Nicomedia) (321-322) back
Aureus - Licinius (IOVI CONS LICINI AVG; Nicomedia) (321-322) photo
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Aureus - Licinius IOVI CONS LICINI AVG; Nicomedia

 
Gold 5.25 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324) Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
321-322
Value
Aureus (10)
Currency
Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.25 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#388587
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jupiter, naked to waist except for cloak over left shoulder, seated facing front on throne on inscribed platform, holding Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding wreath up in right hand, on globe, on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left: at feet left, eagle, standing front, body inclined left, head right, holding wreath.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOVI CONS LICINI AVG
SIC X
SIC XX

Unabridged legend:
IOVI CONSERVATORI LICINIUS AVGVSTUS
SICVT DECENNALIA SIC VICENNALIA

Translation:
to Jupiter the Protector of the emperor Licinius
Solemn vows for the 10th anniversary – for the 20th anniversary

Comment

Weight varies from 5.22g-5.34g

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius coin is that it features the image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Licinius 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 showcases the skill and craftsmanship of Roman coin makers during this time period.