Licinius II; AE3 Arelate; Jupiter
Description:
Licinius II (317 - 324 AD). AE3, Arelate mint 318 AD. VAL LICINIVS NOB CAES; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and scepter in left; T(star-in-crescent)A in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
2,36 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VII 160
Commentary:
attractive green-bronze patina
History:
In 326 AD Constantine the Great killed not only his wife Fausta and son Crispus, but also the younger Licinius - the son of his half-sister.
Article Number:
063-04-08-43702