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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-D5CE14
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A complete Roman copper alloy nummus of Licinius II (AD 317-24) dating to the period AD 317-320 (Reece Period 16). IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS reverse type depicting Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; to left, a captive. Mint of Antioch, Mintmark: -H//SMANT
Obverse: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C; Laureate and draped bust left, holding globe and sceptre in right hand, and mappa in right
Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS; Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; to left, a captive.
RIC VII, p. 680, no. 29.
Diameter: 18.6mm. Weight: 2.50g. DA=12:12.
Notes:
Although this coin is not particularly rare, it is an unusual find for Britain. Coins of Licinius II are scarce in Britain, coins from Antioch even more so.
Licinius the Younger was the son of Licinius I and Constantia. His birth provoked a succession struggle and the ultimate fall of his father from power, as Constantine sought to have his sons become Caesars in the west. The peace treaty between Licinius and Constantine of 317 allowed for the joint accession of Constantine's sons and Licinius II as Caesars in 317; Licinius II died when Constantine defeated his father near the Bosphorus, sent them to live as private citizens, and then had them executed.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 317
Date to: Exactly AD 320
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 21st October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2013-2-427
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Licinius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust left, holding globe and sceptre in right hand, and mappa in right
Obverse inscription: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre and Victory on globe; to left, a captive
Reverse inscription: IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS
Reverse mint mark: -H//SMANT
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- BMC : VII p. 680, no. 29
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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