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© CGB
Nummus - Licinius I GENIO POP ROM; Treveri
| Bronze | 3.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Genius standing left, turret on head, half-naked, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; T/F mark across fields; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO POP ROM
T/F
ATR
Translation:
Genio Pop (-uli) Rom (-ani) :
"To the guardian spirit of the Roman people".
Comment
Cohen appears to describe the coin with modius on head of Genius instead of turret.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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's design, which includes the phrase "GENIO POP ROM" (the genius of the Roman people) and the image of a Roman soldier, reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the idea of Roman strength and unity during his reign.
