Licinius I; AE Follis, Ostia; Sol
Description:
Licinius I (308 - 324 AD). AE Follis, Ostia mint 312-313 AD. IMP LICINIVS P F AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / SOLI INVICTO COMITI; Sol standing left, wearing cloak, right hand raised and holding globe; MOSTQ in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
4,26 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VI Ostia 84b; Sear 15305
Commentary:
scarce; brown patina, minor roughness
History:
In 308 AD Licinius was actually elevated to the rank of Augustus of the West but from the position of weakness with only territory of Pannonia he allied himself with Constantine.
Article Number:
004-10-05-44953