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Aureus - Licinius VICTORIAE AVGG NN; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.22 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315-316 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.22 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing front, head right, setting inscribed shield on column.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE AVGG NN
VOT X MVL XX
Unabridged legend:
VICTORIAE AVGVSTORVM NOSTORVM
VOTIS DECENNALIBVS MVLTIS VICENNALIBVS
Translation:
Victories of our two emperors
vows (prayers) on the tenth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] twentieth anniversary
Comment
Biaggi 1949.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Licinius (VICTORIAE AVGG NN; Nicomedia) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Roman Emperor Licinius, while on the other side, it features a depiction of the goddess Victoria, who was a popular deity in ancient Rome. This blending of religious symbols reflects the complex religious landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century AD, when Christianity was still a relatively new religion and coexisted with traditional Roman paganism.
