Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Heraclea
312 year| Bronze | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 312 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#331390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing front, head left, nude but chlamys draped over left shoulder, holding globe in extended right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
HTΔ
Translation: To Jupiter the savior
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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. The image of Jupiter on the coin signifies the importance of the Roman gods in the empire's culture and religion, while the image of Licinius I serves as a symbol of his authority and power as emperor.
