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Nummus - Licinius I IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; SECVRITAS AVGG, star left, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.81 g | 21.9 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 21.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing front, head left, placing right hand on head and leaning on column with left arm, legs crossed.
Star in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRI-TAS AVGG or
SECVRIT-AS AVGG
PLN
Unabridged legend: Securitas Augustorum.
Translation:
Safety of the emperors (Augusti).
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Licinius I, who was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength.
