Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI, Nicomedia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year321-324
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#44, OCRE#ric.7.nic.44
Obverse descriptionBust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle at foot with wreath in beak; captive to right. X over II Γ in right field
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONS-ERVATORI
(Translation: Jupiter protects)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (321-324) SMNA - 1st officina -
ND (321-324) SMNB - 2nd officina -
ND (321-324) SMNΓ - 3rd officina -
ND (321-324) SMNΔ - 4th officina -
Catalog ID3135071600
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