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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Licinius I DN LICINI AVGVSTI VOT XX; Siscia
320 year| Bronze | 3.28 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#170200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
DN LICINI AVGVSTI around VOT . XX within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DN LICINI AVGVSTI
VOT
.
XX
BSIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Licinius I (Latin: Gaius Valerius Licinianus Licinius Augustus; c. 263–325) was a Roman emperor from 308 to 324. For most of his reign he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan that granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire. He was finally defeated at the Battle of Chrysopolis, and was later executed on the orders of Constantine I.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 restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design and inscription also reflect the imperial ideology of the time, emphasizing the emperor's divine right to rule and his role as the protector of the Roman people.
