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Follis with bust of Licinius II, struck under Licinius I
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 321–323
Mint: Antioch
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 3.25 gm.
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph H. Clark
Accession Number12.519
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Licinius II, helmeted, cuirassed, left; he carries spear over shoulder in right hand and shield on left arm.
DNVALLICINLICINIVSNOBC
Reverse: Jupiter standing front, head left, holding on right hand Victory right on globe, in left vertical sceptre surmounted by an eagle with wreath in beak; in field left, eagle left with wreath in beak;
in field right, seated captive right, with inscription above: II[ ]
In ex.: SMANTZ
IOVICONS ERVATORI
DNVALLICINLICINIVSNOBC
Reverse: Jupiter standing front, head left, holding on right hand Victory right on globe, in left vertical sceptre surmounted by an eagle with wreath in beak; in field left, eagle left with wreath in beak;
in field right, seated captive right, with inscription above: II[ ]
In ex.: SMANTZ
IOVICONS ERVATORI