308-324AD Licinius Bronze Follis – gVF
$65.00
An attractive example with dark even toning
Well centred bold detailed portrait of Licinius, all legend is present and legible
1 in stock
Description
Origin: Roman Imperial
Region: Trier Mint, South Western Germany
Denomination: Follis, reduced weight
Composition: AE, Bronze
Date: 313-324 A.D.
Obverse: IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate and cuirassed bust of Licinius facing right
Reverse: GENIO POP ROM, Genius wearing modius, standing left holding patera and cornucopia. T-F across field, PTR in exergue
Diameter & Weight: 22mm, 3.5g
Grade: Good Very Fine
Provenance: Ex dealers stock list, London
References: Sear. 15192, RIC vii p.168,58
Valerius Licinianus Licinius (c.265-325 A.D.)
Started out from humble beginnings, born into Dacian peasant family from Moesia Superior, the southern part of the Balkan region.
He was close childhood friend with the future emperor Galerius, helping on a number of expeditions and later being issued the title of Augustus by Galerius and entrusted western provinces of the empire.
He was the colleague and later became the rival of Constantine I. He was defeated in the Battle of Chrysoplis in 324 A.D. and was later order by Constantine I to be executed.
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