The Roman Empire
Licinius II caesar, 317 – 324
Licinius I and his son Licinius II show only very generic portraits especially with eastern mints and they differ considerably between mints. Most famous are the facing portait gold coins, examples of which will be shown in the upcoming portrait book (see introduction to this catalogue). AMP.
Reduced follis, Nicomedia 317-320, Æ 3.21 g. DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. PROVIDEN – TIAE CAESS Jupiter standing facing, head l., holding victory on globe and sceptre; in field, palm-branch - pellet / B and in exergue, SMN. C 37. RIC 34.
Original silvering still intact and good extremely fine