Licinius I; AE3 Arles; Jupiter on eagle
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Description
Licinius I (308 – 324). AE3, Arles mint 319 AD. IMP LICINIVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Jupiter, holding scepter and thunderbolt, riding eagle right; SARL in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,32 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VII Arles 196 |
| Commentary: | scarce; brown patina with good details |
Historical Context
Originally Licinius I stylized himself as protector of Christian faith, using it against his co-reigning rival Maximinus II Daia.





