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Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGVSTII; Heraclea
| Bronze | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-324 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#52700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle with wreath left, captive right. In right field: X over II Mu; mintmark: SMHB
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
X
IIҐ
SMHB
Edge
Plain
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.
