#472 • Ancient Roman Bronze Follis of Licinius, 308-324 AD

Part of Coins, Currency & Bullion June 2025 (timed auction by Schur Success Group)

High bid $23.00

Status: Sold

Ancient Roman Coin, Bronze Follis of Licinius, 308-324 AD, features a laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius with IMP LICINIVS AVG on the obverse, and a 3-turreted gateway of military camp with PROVIDENTIAE AVGG on the reverse, Λ in right field and SMH B in exergue. Licinius began as a colleague of Constantine I, but eventually became rivals with Constantine defeating and deposing Licinius in 324 AD. Sear 15268, Heraclea Mint (now Eregli, Turkey) 317-318 AD.