Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Alexandria
| Bronze | 3.17 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 316-317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#271045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; at feet to left, eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
K- (wreath)
X
A or B
ALE
Translation: Iovi Conservatori Augustorum Nostrorum (to Jove (Jupiter) the protector of our two 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.
