Licinius I, AE Follis, Treveri Mint, 319 AD – Eagle

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Roman Imperial, Licinius I, 308-324 AD, AE Follis (bronze, 3.32g, 18.1mm), Treveri Mint, 319 AD
Obv: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG; Laureate and cuirassed bust of Licinius I to right
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG; Licinius seated facing, head to left and holding thunderbolt in his right hand and scepter in his left, upon eagle standing right, with wings spread; PARL in exergue
Ref: RIC 196 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note: Licinius I, full name Gaius Valerius Licinianus Licinius, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from AD 308 to 324. Initially a trusted ally of Constantine the Great, Licinius was given control over the eastern provinces of the empire. His reign was marked by a power struggle with Constantine, culminating in Licinius’s eventual defeat and execution. Licinius is also known for his role in the Edict of Milan, which granted religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire, though he later became hostile to Christians during his conflict with Constantine. The obverse features a laureate and cuirassed bust of Licinius I facing right. The laurel wreath symbolizes victory and legitimacy, while the cuirass (a military breastplate) emphasizes his role as a military leader, reinforcing his authority and command over the Roman Empire. The reverse depicts Licinius seated facing forward, with his head turned to the left. He holds a thunderbolt in his right hand and a scepter in his left, both symbols of divine power and authority. He is seated upon an eagle, which stands to the right with its wings spread, symbolizing Jupiter’s sacred animal and the divine support for Licinius’s rule.

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