Licinius II; AE Follis, Aquileia; trophy and captives
Description:
Licinius II, Caesar (317 - 324 AD). AE Follis, Aquileia mint, 320 AD. LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES; laureate and cuirassed bust of left, holding Victory on globe and mappa / VIRTVS EXERCIT; trophy inscribed VOT-X between two seated captives, S F in fields, AQS in ex.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
2,88 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 44
Commentary:
bronze surfaces, sharp details, flan crack
History:
Even being the son of Constantine's half-sister did not dpare the life of the 11 years old Licinius, who was put to death by his uncle.
Article Number:
033-01-02-41652