Licinius I; AE3 Arles; Jupiter on eagle
Description:
Licinius I (308 - 324). AE3, Arles mint 319 AD. IMP LICINIVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Jupiter, holding scepter and thunderbolt, riding eagle right; SARL in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
3,32 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VII Arles 196
Commentary:
scarce; brown patina with good details
History:
Originally Licinius I stylized himself as protector of Christian faith, using it against his co-reigning rival Maximinus II Daia.
Article Number:
061-01-07-42750