Roman — Roman; 321-324; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Licinius II. Licinius II served as Caesar (Crown Prince) of the Eastern Roman Empire under his father, Emperor Licinius, AD 317-324. The back of the coin depicts Jupiter, king of the Roman gods. This coin was minted in Nicomedia (modern day İzmit, Turkey), AD 321-324.
Obv: Helmeted bust of Licinius II, facing left, holding a shield on his left arm and carrying a spear across his right shoulder. Obv inscription: DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. Rev: Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on a globe in his right hand and a sceptre in the left, flanked by an eagle with a wreath to the left and a bound captive to the right. Rev inscription: IOVI CONSERVATORI, X IIΓ in field (right), SMNA in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.60, no.49.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N890
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Licinius, Valerius Licinianus Licinius, Licinius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 321-324; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 3.43 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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