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Nummus - Licinius II CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Strike as Caesar under Licinius I; Thessalonica
320 year| Bronze | 3.18 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.90 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Vows on two lines within laurel wreath, lettering around, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT
·
V
TS∈VI
Translation: Vows for the fifth reign anniversary of our caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Licinius II, who was only a child when he was appointed as Caesar by his father, Licinius I, in 317 AD. Despite his young age, Licinius II was given the responsibility of issuing coins in his own name, which suggests that he was being groomed for a prominent role in the Roman Empire.
