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Licinius II, Cyzicus Mint, Jupiter Holding Victory reverse, Extraordinary Example!

Æ Follis; 18mm/2.8gm        Struck c. 317-320 AD

Con/ Sharply struck and perfectly centered to either side with a beautiful near flawless glossy dark green patina. Extremely Fine.

Obv/ DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS IVN NOB C; laur., dr., and cuir. bust l., holding mappa in r. hand and globe and scepter in l. hand.

Rev/ IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS; Jupiter stg. l, chalmys across l. shoulder, holding Victory on globe and scepter; Wreath/B in opposing fields.

Cyzicus Mint; SMK in exergue

Ref/ RIC VOL VII 11 = Rare 3

Seller's Note/ This is truly a magnificent example of Licinius Jr coinage. The wonderful obverse image is more similar of his mature father than of the young five-year-old Caesar himself, while on the reverse, the image of Jupiter is remarkably crisp with full facial details. Wow!