Description: Licinius I (308 - 324 AD). AE Follis, Rome mint 312-313 AD. IMP LICINIVS PF AVG; cuirassed and laureate bust right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; three military standards with eagle-tipped standard in the middle, RQ in ex.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,56 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: C 165 (3f.); RIC 305c; MRK 132 /58-1

Commentary: brown patina with green deposits, slightly off-center

History: The decisive Battle of Adrianople fought between Licinius and Constantine in 324 AD, was one of the bigest in 4th century with 300,000 soldiers on both sides.

Article Number: 038-03-08-41652