Nummus - Licinius I (DN LICINI AVGVSTI VOT XX; Arelate) (321) front Nummus - Licinius I (DN LICINI AVGVSTI VOT XX; Arelate) (321) back
Nummus - Licinius I (DN LICINI AVGVSTI VOT XX; Arelate) (321) photo

Nummus - Licinius I DN LICINI AVGVSTI VOT XX; Arelate

321 year
Bronze 3.38 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
321
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.38 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#58071
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Vows within wreath; mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DN LICINI AVGVSTI
VOT
XX
SŮA

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an 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 persecute Christians. The coin was minted during his reign and is a rare example of a nummus, a type of Roman coin that was used during this time period.