Ancient Roman Coin - Licinius - Radiate Bust - Jupiter With Captive
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3854006 | Composition: Bronze |
| Denomination: Half Nummus | Ruler: Constantine I |
Ancient Roman CoinBronze Half Nummus (a.k.a. Half Follis) of Licinius I, A.D. 308-324
Heraclea Mint, A.D. 321-324RIC 52. 19 mm, 2.8 g.
Obverse: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG - Radiate bust, facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI - Jupiter, standing, facing left, nude except for chlamys hanging from shoulder, leaning on eagle-tipped scepter and holding Victory on globe in right hand. At feet: eagle holding wreath in beak in front, seated captive behind.SMHΓ in ex...ergue; X over II[half M, lignate]* in right field.*This unusual field mark stands for 12 1/2, signifying that the coin is worth 12 1/2 denarii, or 1/2 the value of a regular nummus/follis.
Licinius reigned from 308-324 A.D.Originally part of the tetrarchy, (the division of the empire into 4separate regions, each with its own ruler) his war against and ultimatedefeat by Constantine the Great marked the temporary reunification ofthe empire, which lasted only until Constantine’s death.
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Heraclea Mint, A.D. 321-324RIC 52. 19 mm, 2.8 g.
Obverse: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG - Radiate bust, facing right.
Reverse: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI - Jupiter, standing, facing left, nude except for chlamys hanging from shoulder, leaning on eagle-tipped scepter and holding Victory on globe in right hand. At feet: eagle holding wreath in beak in front, seated captive behind.SMHΓ in ex...ergue; X over II[half M, lignate]* in right field.*This unusual field mark stands for 12 1/2, signifying that the coin is worth 12 1/2 denarii, or 1/2 the value of a regular nummus/follis.
Licinius reigned from 308-324 A.D.Originally part of the tetrarchy, (the division of the empire into 4separate regions, each with its own ruler) his war against and ultimatedefeat by Constantine the Great marked the temporary reunification ofthe empire, which lasted only until Constantine’s death.
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Lifetime authenticity guarantee. Please view the photo for condition. Coins are generally better than their photos.
Free domestic shipping. 30 day return privilege. Payment must be in US funds and received within 14 days.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: eBay's Global Shipping program does not allow sellers to combine lots into a single package. You will be charged a separate shipping charge for every coin that you order. Please email me in advance if you plan to buy more than one coin from me.
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