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Nummus - Licinius GENIO AVGVSTI; Cyzicus
| Bronze | 5.40 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-310 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.40 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#302880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, wearing modius on head, nude but chlamys falling over left shoulder, holding cornucopia in left hand and patera with right hand from which liquid flows.
Officina letter in left field. Star in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO AVGVSTI
Translation: To the genius of the august
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Licinius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 308 to 324 AD, on one side, and the inscription "GENIO AVGVSTI" (meaning "to the genius of the emperor") on the other side. This coin was minted during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. Despite its small size and relatively low value, this coin is a significant historical artifact that provides insight into the economic and political systems of ancient Rome.
