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Nummus - Licinius II IOVI CONSERVATORI; Strike as Caesar under Licinius I; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-324 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; eagle with wreath in beak to left. Face value in Denarii over seated captive to right.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
X
IIΓ
SMHB
Translation:
"Iovi Conservatori
X
IIΓ"
(To Jupiter protector
12.5 Denarii)
Edge
Plain
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 under his father Licinius I in 321 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 future leadership role. This coin is a rare example of a coin issued by a child ruler in the Roman Empire.
