Issuer: Roman Empire Composition: Bronze; Title: Follis - Licinius II (IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS; Cyzicus); Ruler: Licinius I
Valerius Licinianus Licinius (c. 265 – 325) was Roman emperor from 308 to 324. For most of his reign he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan, AD 313, that granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire. He was finally defeated at the Battle of Chrysopolis (AD 324), and was later executed on the orders of Constantine I.
Denomination | Follis |
Metal | Bronze |
Size (mm) | Weight (g) | 18.1 (mm) | 3.54 (g) |
Obverse | Laureate bust left, in imperial mantle holding mappa, globe and sceptre Lettering:D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C |
Reverse | Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, wreath in left field Lettering:IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESSΓSMK |
References | RIC VII 11;Cohen 31; |
Rating | Rating Group | Serial Number | Ancient Choice Extremely Fine (Ch XF) | NGC | 6829937003 |
Links | Link 3 |
