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Nummus - Licinius I IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; GENIO POP ROM, S-F, MLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.84 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315-316 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Letters across fields
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIO - POP ROM
S - F
MLN
Translation:
To Genius, guardian spirit of the Roman people.
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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 also includes the inscription "GENIO POP ROM," which means "to the genius of the Roman people," highlighting the importance of the Roman people and their role in the empire's success.
