Nummus - Licinius II VIRTVS EXERCIT, Strike as Caesar under Licinius I, Treveri

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.64 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#272, OCRE#ric.7.tri.272
Obverse descriptionBust of Licinius II to right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLICINIVS IVN NOB C
(Translation: Licinius the young, most noble caesar.)
Reverse descriptionStandard inscribed with vows on two lines, at foot of which are seated two back-to-back captives, the one on the left in the attitude of sadness, the one on the right with his hands tied behind his back and turning around; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS EXERCIT
(Translation: Bravery of the august.)
Edge
MintTR
Augusta Treverorum / Treveri,modern-day Trier, Germany
MintageND (320) •PTR - 1st officina -
ND (320) STR - 2nd officina -
Catalog ID5438813400
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