Aureus - Licinius IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia
317 year| Gold | 5.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath.
Letter in right field.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
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Translation: To Jupiter the Protector
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (317) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, holding a lightning bolt and a scepter. This design was used to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman emperor, Licinius, who ruled from 308 to 324 AD. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
