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Licinius I was a comrade of emperor Galerius in the Tetrarchic period.
Following the abdication of Diocletian and Maximianus, Licinius was raised to the rank of Augustus despite never having held the position of Caesar. After Maximinus II invaded his territories, Licinius marched against him and defeated him soundly. Over the next few years (308 to 324 AD) relations between Licinius and Constantine I deteriorated. Armed conflict broke out several times and Licinius was defeated. Only through the intervention of Licinius' wife, Constantine's sister, was his life spared.
However, shortly after he was executed for additional political machinations against Constantine.
Portrait bust of Licinius, early 4th c. A.D. (Cairo Museum)
The coin we offer here is a large (25 mm in diameter) Follis. The Obverse shows a bearded Licinius facing right whilst the obverse shows Jupiter standing left holding a thunderbolt with eagle at his feet with wreath in beak.
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