Roman Empire. Licinius I (AD 308-324). Antoninianus
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Bronze coin of Licinius I (308–324 AD) from the Roman Empire, weight 3.7 g, minted in Rome, obverse with a crowned, armored bust to the right and reverse depicting Sol invicto comiti.
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LICINIVS (11.08.308–09.09.324) Valerius Licinius Licinius Follis or Nummus 314
Date: Workshop name: Rome
Metal: Copper
Weight: 3.6 g
Condition: VERY FINE
Nice portrait. Pretty reverse. Glazed green patina
No. in reference works: C.163 – RIC.23 (R5)
Obverse: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG Description Obverse: Crowned and armored bust of Licinius I. to the right, three-quarter view (B*). Translation of obverse: “Imperator Licinius Pius Felix Augustus” (The pious emperor Licinius, the happy Augustus).
Reverse title: SOLI INV-I-CTO COMMITTEE//R|F// R*S.
Reverse description: Sol (the Sun) shone half-naked, faced left, the cloak blew over the left shoulder, the right hand raised and held a globe in the left hand. Translation of reverse: “Soli Invicto Comiti” (To the Companion of the Unconquered Sun).
Historical: History: Licinius I. was proclaimed Augustus directly on 11 November 308 after the Carnuntum Conference. After the Edict of Milan he married Constantia, Constantine’s half-sister, in 313. In 316 there was first war between Licinius and Constantine, which ended with the death of Valens and the signing of a peace between the two Augusti. On 1 April 317 three Caesars were appointed: Crispus, Constantine II, and Licinius II. In 321 a second war broke out between Constantine and Licinius, which ended in 324 with a decisive defeat at Chrysopolis and the deposition of Licinius, who was exiled to Thessalonica and executed in the following year.
From my private collection!
LICINIVS (11.08.308–09.09.324) Valerius Licinius Licinius Follis or Nummus 314
Date: Workshop name: Rome
Metal: Copper
Weight: 3.6 g
Condition: VERY FINE
Nice portrait. Pretty reverse. Glazed green patina
No. in reference works: C.163 – RIC.23 (R5)
Obverse: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG Description Obverse: Crowned and armored bust of Licinius I. to the right, three-quarter view (B*). Translation of obverse: “Imperator Licinius Pius Felix Augustus” (The pious emperor Licinius, the happy Augustus).
Reverse title: SOLI INV-I-CTO COMMITTEE//R|F// R*S.
Reverse description: Sol (the Sun) shone half-naked, faced left, the cloak blew over the left shoulder, the right hand raised and held a globe in the left hand. Translation of reverse: “Soli Invicto Comiti” (To the Companion of the Unconquered Sun).
Historical: History: Licinius I. was proclaimed Augustus directly on 11 November 308 after the Carnuntum Conference. After the Edict of Milan he married Constantia, Constantine’s half-sister, in 313. In 316 there was first war between Licinius and Constantine, which ended with the death of Valens and the signing of a peace between the two Augusti. On 1 April 317 three Caesars were appointed: Crispus, Constantine II, and Licinius II. In 321 a second war broke out between Constantine and Licinius, which ended in 324 with a decisive defeat at Chrysopolis and the deposition of Licinius, who was exiled to Thessalonica and executed in the following year.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Ruler
Licinius I (AD 308-324)
Denomination
Antoninianus
Metal
bronze
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
3.7 g
Number of items
1
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