Nummus - Licinius II (VIRTVS EXERCIT; Ticinum) (319-320) front Nummus - Licinius II (VIRTVS EXERCIT; Ticinum) (319-320) back
Nummus - Licinius II (VIRTVS EXERCIT; Ticinum) (319-320) photo
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Nummus - Licinius II VIRTVS EXERCIT; Ticinum

 
Bronze 2.9 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
319-320
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#140401
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Two bound captives at the base of a vexilium inscribed VOT XX in two lines. Left field: chi-rho

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIRTVS EXERCIT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Licinius II, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 319 to 320 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength.