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Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Heraclea
| Bronze | 3.24 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-314 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; at feet, eagle with wreath in beak.
Lettering: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG
Unabridged legend: Iovi Conservatori Augustorum
Translation: To Jupiter conservator of our augusts
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, highlighting the blending of Roman paganism and imperial cult during the late Roman Empire.
