Nummus - Licinius I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (313-317) front Nummus - Licinius I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (313-317) back
Nummus - Licinius I (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (313-317) photo
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Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia

 
Bronze 2.3 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
313-317
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#152920
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Jupiter standing left, leaning on scepter, holding Victory which is placing wreath on his head, eagle with a wreath in its' beak at his feet, N over officina mark in right field, SMN in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI

Comment

SMN/NA, 1st officina:


SMN/NZ, 7th officina:

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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.