Licinius I AD 308–324

Ruler: Licinius I

Reign: AD 308–324

Denomination: AE3/4 Follis (reduced)

Mint: Nicomedia (mintmark SMNTS – Sacra Moneta Nicomedia, officina 5)

Obverse: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG – laureate head right

Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI – Jupiter standing left, chlamys on shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; eagle with wreath at feet left, captive seated right

Weight: 2.3 g

Diameter: 20 mm

Die axis: ~180° (typical)

Reference: RIC VII Nicomedia 44–46 var. (IOVI CONSERVATORI, SMNTS)

Notes: Nicomedia issue, ca. AD 317–320, with T in right field and SMNTS in exergue.