Licinius I (AD 308–324) Roman Empire BI Reduced Nummus NGC VF

Licinius I — Coinage of AD 308–324

This billon BI Reduced Nummus was issued for Licinius I during AD 308–324 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Licinius I
• Date: AD 308–324
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: BI Reduced Nummus
• Metal: Billon
• NGC grade: VF — Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 20–25)

Historical Context

Licinius I rose to imperial power in AD 308 during the complex civil wars that followed the Tetrarchy. He controlled much of the eastern empire and initially allied with Constantine I against their rivals.

The alliance later collapsed into open conflict. Constantine defeated Licinius in AD 324, ending his reign and restoring a single emperor over the Roman world.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated BI Reduced Nummus of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.