★ A sharply struck follis of Licinius II ★

Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Bronze, 20 mm, 2.74 g, 6 h), Rome, circa 320. LICINIVS IVN NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II to right. Rev. ROMAE A-ETERNAE / P - R / R Q Roma seated right, inscribing shield set on her left knee with X/V in two lines; at her side, shield. RIC 154. A sharp and attractive piece. Thin flan crack, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969.