Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 4.01 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 313-316 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing, half left, chlamydia hanging from left shoulder, holding globe and scepter; crown in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSE RVATORI
.SMTS.
Comment
He resided in Nicomedia and reigned over the eastern part of the Roman Empire. In 313, he and Constantine I issued the Edict of Milan, a joint edict of religious tolerance.In 324 Constantine, taking advantage of his advanced age and rumors of corruption, declared war on Licinius. Licinius was defeated at the battle of Andrinople on July 3, 324.
Interned in Thessalonica, he was assassinated shortly afterwards.
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.
