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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Licinius II ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Bronze | 3 g | 18.83 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 318-319 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.83 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#401914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V
Letters across fields.
Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE A-ETERNAE
P - R
Translation: Everlasting Rome.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Licinius II (ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the eternal nature of the Roman Empire.
