Nummus - Licinius I HERCVLI VICTORI; Nicomedia

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year311-313
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#68 var.
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Licinius I right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C FL VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Caesar Flavius Valerius Licinius I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionHercules standing right, leaning forwards, right hand behind his back, resting on club, lionskin over left arm. Officina letter in left field. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHERCVLI VICTORI
(Translation: To victorious Hercules.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (311-313)  - 1st Officina (A) -
ND (311-313)  - 2nd Officina (B) -
ND (311-313)  - 3rd Officina (Γ) -
ND (311-313)  - 4th Officina (Δ) -
Catalog ID9402513050
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