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© British Museum
Nummus - Licinius I Bust left; GENIO POP ROM, star right, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-312 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, turreted, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Star in right field. Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIO POP ROM
Unabridged legend: Genio Populi Romani
Translation:
To the Genius of the Roman People.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Licinius I, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 308 to 324 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design, including the bust of Licinius I and the star symbol, reflects the iconography of the Roman Empire during this time period.
