Licinius; AE3 Alexandria; Jupiter
Description:
Licinius I (308-324 AD). AE Follis, Alexandria mint 321-324 AD. IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on a globe and scepter, eagle at feet left, captive at feet right; X IIΓ in right field, SMALA in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
2.62 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
RIC 28
Commentary:
great desert patina, perfectly centered, sharp details
History:
After defeating his rival in the East, Maximinus Daia, in 2013,Licinius put to death all the living children of all previous emperors - Severus, Galerius and Diocletian.
Article Number:
063-05-05-44072