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Licinius I
BI Follis, Nicomedia 312 AD
Obverse: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG, Laureate head right
Reverse: SOLI IN-VICTO, Sol standing left in long robe, right hand raised, left hand holding head of Serapis. Star over Γ in left field. Mintmark SMN.
Reference: RIC VI Nicomedia 77a. RCV 15274
Licinius I was a comrade of emperor Galerius in the Tetrarchic period. Following the abdication of Diocletian and Maximianus, Licinius was raised to the rank of Augustus despite never having held the position of Caesar. After Maximinus II invaded his territories, Licinius marched against him and defeated him soundly. Over the next few years, relations between Licinius and Constantine I deteriorated. Armed conflict broke out several times and Licinius was defeated. Only through the intervention of Licinius' wife, Constantine's sister, was his life spared. However, shortly after he was executed for additional political machinations against Constantin.
Riferimento : RCV 15274
Collezione : VI The Tetrarchy