★ A very rare dynastic follis of Licinius I ★
Licinius I, 308-324. Follis (Bronze, 22 mm, 3.94 g, 11 h), with Licinius II, Antiochia, 320-321. D D N N IOVII LICINII INVICT AVG ET CAES Half-length laureate bust of Licinius I, on the left and wearing consular robe, facing half-length laureate bust of Licinius II, on the right and wearing consular robe; both holding a trophy together. Rev. I O M ET VIRTVTI D D N N AVG ET CAES / SMATS Jupiter standing front, head to left and nude but for chlamys, holding long scepter in his left hand and pointing with his right toward trophy between two captives. P. Bastien: Coins with a Double Effigy Issued by Licinius at Nicomedia, Cyzicus, and Antioch, in: Numismatic Chronicle (1973), p. 91, 5. RIC -. Very rare. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good fine.
Price realized | 340 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |