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Nummus - Licinius I Cuirassed bust. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN. Siscia
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-315 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#432498 |
|---|---|
| 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; to left, eagle holding wreath.
Officina letter in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augustorum Nostrorum
Translation: To Jupiter, protector of our emperors.
Edge
(fr) Probablement lisse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a cuirassed bust of Licinius I, which is a type of armor that covers the chest and abdomen. This suggests that the emperor was depicted as a powerful and strong leader, emphasizing his military prowess and protection. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN," translates to "To Jupiter, the Conservator of the Two Augusti," indicating the Roman Empire's belief in Jupiter as a protector of the emperors and the state.
