Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI, Arelate

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year317
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.55 g
Dimensions18.3 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#123, OCRE#ric.7.ar.123
Obverse descriptionBust of Licinius I, right, laureate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP LICINIVS P F AVG
(Translation: The emperor Licinius, pious and blessed august)
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing left, nude but chlamys draped across left shoulder, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; letters in fields; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVATORI R S TARL
(Translation: To Jupiter, the protector)
Edge
MintARL
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (317) TARL - 3rd officina -
Catalog ID5264864710
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