RCV 15144 Licinius, 308-24 AD. BI argenteus

Licinius AVG, 308-24 AD.

BI argenteus, Treveri 312/13 AD

Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding mappa and scepter.

Reverse: Licinius holding a thunderbolt and scepter, seated on an eagle "IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG" "PTR" in exergue.

Reference: RIC 211

Size: 18mm Weight: 3.12g Conservation: VF

The billon (roughly 25% percent silver) coins of the late Tetrarchy were minted circa 313 A.D. in Trier. Trier was the capital of Constantine's Gallic Empire, so it would be expected to issue special coinage, like these billon coins. These coins, or Festmünzen, may have been issued to celebrate the short-lived reconciliation of the three Augusti following the defeat of Maxentius in 312.

Victor Clarke

Referencia : RCV 15144

Fuente : http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/...

Colección : VI The Tetrarchy