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Follis - Licinius VICT LAETAE PRINC PERP; Siscia
319 year| Bronze | 2.83 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 319 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories, standing facing each other, draped, jointly holding a shield set on altar and inscribed with vows.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT · LAETAE PRINC PERP
Translation:
Victoriæ Lætæ Principium Perpetuæ. To the joyful and lasting victory of the prince.
Vota Populi Romani. The vows of the Roman people.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Licinius, who ruled from 308 to 324 AD, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Roman Empire, as Constantine the Great was rising to power and would eventually establish Christianity as the dominant religion, marking the end of the Roman Empire's pagan era. Despite this, the coin still bears the traditional Roman imagery and inscriptions, showcasing the enduring influence of Roman culture and tradition.
