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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien
Aureus - Licinius IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia
316 year| Gold | 5.27 g | 19.5 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 | 5.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, 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 in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: to Jupiter the Protector
Comment
Weight varies from 5.27g-5.34g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (316) coin is that it features an 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 Roman Empire, which lasted from 308 to 324 AD. The image of Jupiter on the coin is significant because it highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during that time period. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold suggests that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
