317-320AD - Nummus - Licinius I - IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Cyzicus - Roman Empire

Roman Empire

$20.00

Features

Issuer

RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)

Emperor

Licinius I (308-324)

Type

Standard circulation coins

Years

317-320

Value

Nummus / Follis (1⁄180)

Currency

Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)

Composition

Bronze

Weight

3 g

Diameter

17 mm

Shape

Round (irregular)

Technique

Hammered

Demonetized

Yes

Number

N#90595

References

RIC VII# 9, Cohen# 119, RCV IV# 15237

Obverse

Laureate draped bust left holding mappa, orb and sceptre

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP LICINIVS AVG

Translation:
“Imperator Licinius Augustus”
(Emperor Licinius august)

Reverse

Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe and sceptre, wreath left, officina mark right, mintmark in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG
B
SMK

Translation:
“Iovi Conservatori Augustorum”
(To Jupiter conservator of our augusts)