Licinius II, Caesar AE3. Nicomedia, AD 317–320. IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter/Eagle
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Roman Imperial, Licinius II, Caesar AD 317–324
AE3 Follis. Nicomedia mint, 2nd officina, AD 317–320.
Obv: DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left holding Victory on globe; at feet, eagle with wreath and bound captive seated. In right field X-II-E.
Exergue: SMNB
RIC VII Nicomedia 41. 2.7g, 20mm.
Good Very Fine. Exceptional dark blue-green patina, glossy surfaces. Sharp helmeted portrait of the young Caesar. Reverse fully detailed: Jupiter, Victory, eagle, and captive all distinct. Bold X-II-E and SMNB. A premium example of this artistic type.
Struck for Licinius II during the dyarchy with Constantine I. Nicomedia mint. The X-II-E marks the 318 AD currency reform.