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Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 24.0 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#424935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath.
Mintmark between two dots followed by the officina and a dot in exergue.
Lettering: IOVI CONSE-RVATORI AVG
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augustorum.
Translation: To Jupiter conservator of our emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Licinius I on the other. This coin was minted during Licinius' reign as emperor, which lasted from 308 to 324 AD.
