Follis - Licinius I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Ticinum) (308-324) front Follis - Licinius I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Ticinum) (308-324) back
Follis - Licinius I (VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Ticinum) (308-324) photo
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Follis - Licinius I VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Ticinum

 
Bronze 2.30 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Licinius I (308-324)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
308-324
Value
Follis (1⁄180)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.30 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#244541
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT PR over altar decorated with a C. Mintmark ST

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT PR
C
ST

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Licinius I, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 308 to 324 AD. He was known for his military campaigns against the Sassanid Empire and his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design also includes an image of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, on the reverse side, symbolizing the empire's military prowess and triumphs.