Nummus - Licinius I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Heraclea) (318-320) front Nummus - Licinius I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Heraclea) (318-320) back
Nummus - Licinius I (PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Heraclea) (318-320) photo
© CGB

Nummus - Licinius I PROVIDENTIAE AVGG; Heraclea

 
Bronze 2.78 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
318-320
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.78 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#137893
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Camp gate with three turrets, no door, Λ in right field. Mintmark SMHA/B.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG

Comment

Note: RIC wrongly describes the bust as facing left.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.