Description
Licinius I (308 – 324 AD). AE3, Thessalonica mint 318-319 AD. IMP LICINIVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG NN; Victory advancing left with palm branch and wreath, TS•A• in ex.
75,00 €
Licinius I (308 – 324 AD). AE3, Thessalonica mint 318-319 AD. IMP LICINIVS AVG; laureate and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG NN; Victory advancing left with palm branch and wreath, TS•A• in ex.
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,26 |
| Grade: | gVF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC VII 61 |
| Commentary: | rare; olive-green patina with sand deposits, good details |
The decisive Battle of Adrianople fought between Licinius and Constantine in 324 AD, was one of the biggest in 4th century with 300,000 soldiers on both sides.