Nummus - Licinius I (GENIO IMPERATORIS; Heraclea) (309-310) front Nummus - Licinius I (GENIO IMPERATORIS; Heraclea) (309-310) back
Nummus - Licinius I (GENIO IMPERATORIS; Heraclea) (309-310) photo

Nummus - Licinius I GENIO IMPERATORIS; Heraclea

 
Bronze 6 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
309-310
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#185737
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae, star left, crescent right. Mintmark HTΓ.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENIO IMPERATORIS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the time of Licinius I's reign. This suggests that Hercules was a popular figure in Roman culture and mythology, and his association with strength and bravery made him a fitting symbol for the Roman Empire.