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RIC VII Nicomedia 41

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Nicomedia 41. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows bust of Licinius, draped, cuirassed, facing front, with the legend LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI.

The reverse shows jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed throne on platform inscribed SIC X/SIC XX, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath, with the legend IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG.

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Historical context

Licinius served as Roman emperor from 308 to 324. Throughout much of his rule, he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, co-authoring the Edict of Milan granting official toleration to Christians. His reign concluded following his defeat at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324, after which he was executed on Constantine's orders.

This gold aureus was produced at the mint of Nicomedia under Licinius. The aureus functioned as the primary gold denomination of ancient Rome from the first century BC until the early fourth century AD, when the solidus superseded it. The obverse features Licinius and the legend LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI. The reverse portrays Jupiter seated on a throne inscribed SIC X/SIC XX, holding Victory on a globe and leaning on a sceptre, accompanied by the legend IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Licinius, draped, cuirassed, facing front
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed throne on platform inscribed SIC X/SIC XX, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath
Obverse legend
LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI
Reverse legend
IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Nicomedia 41
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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