Roman — Roman; 318-319; 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 Roma, the female personification of Rome. This coin was minted in Rome, Italy, AD 318-319.
Obv: Cuirassed and laureate bust of Licinius II, facing right. Obv inscription: LICINIVS IVN NOB C. Rev: Roma, seated right, with a shield on her lap inscribed X V. Rev inscription: ROMAE AETERNAE, PR in field, RP in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.315, no.154.
Condition: VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N898
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Licinius, Valerius Licinianus Licinius
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- Production date:
- Roman; 318-319; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 3.27 g, Axis 5
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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