Licinius (308-324
A.D.) - AE3 Nummus - 19.08mm, 3.31gr |
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Obverse - IMP LICI-NIVS AVG Licinius, his laureate and draped bust left, holding mappa in right hand, globe and sceptre in left hand. |
Reverse - IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, leaning on scepter, victory on globe in right hand. Wreath in left, Z in right field, SMK in Exergue. |
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Minted at officina Z in Cyzicus
(Balkiz, Turkey) between 317 and 320 A.D. Reference: Bruun, P.M., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 7 (RIC), Cyzicus, p644, nr 9, obverse legend 2, bust J1 left Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 278fLI Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p321, nr. 3804, variation from Cyzicus mint. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p286, nr 26, variation with wreath in field. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC), p459, nr.82, corrected (B13, O13, R28, T30, M05) Quality: Extra Fine |