Nummus - Licinius II VOT V MVLT X CAESS, Thessalonica

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318-319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.38 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#42 , OCRE#ric.7.thes.42
Obverse descriptionBust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLICINIVS IVN NOB CAES
(Translation: Licinius II, noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionInscription within laurel wreath with mintmark between dots and officina followed by a dot.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT *V* MVLT *X* CAESS
(Translation: Vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [as Caesar], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary.)
Edge
MintTS
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (318-319)  - 1st Officina (TSA) -
ND (318-319)  - 5th Officina (TS∈) -
Catalog ID3737684980
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