Nummus - Licinius I Cuirassed bust. IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN. Siscia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year313-315
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.3 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#4 var. , OCRE#ric.7.sis.4
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius to right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Licinius I, pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath. Officina letter in right field. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN
(Translation: To Jupiter, protector of our emperors.)
Edge(fr) Probablement lisse
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (313-315)  - 4th Officina (Δ) -
Catalog ID5935330330
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