Follis of Emperor Licinius I - Stunning Reverse (E102)

MINT: Cyzicus (Kapu Dağı), Mysia.

DENOMINATION: Follis 

SPECS: 3.23 g | 20 mm | 6h | Rarity: R1

​DATE: 313 AD

OBVERSE: Laureate head of Licinius I facing right.

Legend: IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIUS P F AVG (Imperator Caesar Valerius Licinianus Licinius Pius Felix Augustus).

​REVERSE: Jupiter standing facing, head left, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding Victory on globe in right hand and long scepter in left hand; at feet to left an eagle standing left with wreath in beak.

Legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI (To Jupiter the Preserver). Mintmark in exergue: SMK (Sacra Moneta Kyzikos).

​CONDITION: Well-centered strike on a full bronze flan with complete, legible legends on both sides. Sharply detailed portrait with a clear laurel wreath. Stunning reverse with very sharp details. Dark chocolate brown surfaces with attractive olive-green undertones.

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CATALOG REFERENCE: RIC VI Cyzicus 105; Sear 15181.