Lot 3591

Description

Licinius I, (A.D. 308-324), AE follis, issued 317-320, Alexandria mint, (2.73 g), obv. Licinius laureate and draped bust to left holding globe and mappa, around IMP LICI NIVS AVG, rev. Jupiter standing left, holding globe, IOVI CONSER VATORI AVGG, crescent - A in left and right fields, SMAL in exergue, (cf.S.15248, RIC 23); LICINIUS II as Caesar, (A.D. 317-324), AE follis, issued 317, Heraclea mint, (3.03 g), obv. laureate draped bust to left of Licinius II holding sceptre, around D N VAL LICIN LICINVS NOB C, rev. camp gate three turrets, six stone layers, around PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS, .MHT**D* in exergue, (S.15420, RIC 25 Rarity 5 = Unique). Very fine - extremely fine, the last a very rare variety. (2)

Lot includes detailed collectors packets, the first coin from S & S Ancient Coins with their ticket as well.