Licinius I, AE Follis, Cyzicus mint

Description

LICINIUS I, A.D.308-324.

AE Follis, A.D. 317 - 320, (RIC 9).

Cyzicus mint, in present day Turkey.

Obverse: Laureate, draped bust left, glove in left hand, mappa in right.

Legend: IMPLICINIVS AVG.

Reverse: Jupiter standing, facing head left, chlamys hanging from shoulder, holding victory on globe, leaning on sceptre, wreath in field, Officina B in field right.

SMK in exergue.

Legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG.

Metal: Silver reduced, toned.

Weight: 3.16g.

Diameter: 18mm.

Grade: VF.