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Licinius II, Antioch Mint, Imperial Mantle with Jupiter reverse, Spectacular Portrait!

Æ Follis; 17mm/3.2gm     Struck c. 317-320 AD

Con/ Perfectly centered and sharply struck to either side with fresh dies on a tight flan; minor traces  of corrosion on the reverse, otherwise, Extremely Fine.

Obv/ DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS IVN NOB C; laur. bust left, wearing Imperial mantle, holding mappa, globe and scepter.

Rev/ IOVI CONSERVATORI CAES; Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; bound captive at feet. Δ in right field. SMANTS in exergue

Ref/ RIC VOL VII 29 = Rare 1

Seller's Note/ The obverse on this issue is a gem for even the most discerning portrait collector...trust me.