© Andrea Franco
© Andrea Franco
Nummus - Licinius S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI; Roma
| Bronze | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312-313 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#238336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legionary eagle, standing front or right, between two vexilla
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Comment
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.6.rom.349cInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Licinius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 308 to 324 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength.
