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Nummus - Licinius I D N LICINI AVG VOT XX; Thessalonica
320 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#398763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath enclosing inscription.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D N LICINI AVG
VOT
.
XX
Unabridged legend: Dominus Noster Licinius Augustus.
Translation:
Our Lord Licinius emperor.
Vows (prayers) for 20 years.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Licinius I (D N LICINI AVG VOT XX; Thessalonica) (320) 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 was minted during his reign and is a rare example of a coin that has survived from that time period.
