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Licinius I, 308-324 AD
BI follis, Nicomedia 317-320 AD
Obverse: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG, laureate. draped bust left, holding globe, sceptre and mappa.
Reverse: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and eagle-tipped sceptre. Palm branch angled \ in left field. Z in right field. Mintmark SMN.
Reference: RIC VII Nicomedia 24; Sear 15236. Rated R2.
Weight: 2.82g Diameter: 20mm Condition: Very Fine
Licinius was co-emperor with Constantine I until he was murdered (along with his little son) by order of Constantine I who then, by this act of perfidy, had the entire empire to himself.
Reference : RCV 15236
Collection : VI The Tetrarchy