Along with the "Jupiter the Thunderer" coin I bought another Jupiter coin from the same delater. It has proven quite difficult to photograph. The coin is quite sharp overall though there are a few things that are distrations to it. There is a wide range of toming and patination. There is one area (on the beard of the emperor) where the patina appears to have been rubbed back to bare metal. The remainder of the coin has a range of glossy brown, dark green, small areas of golden toning but there are a couple of small areas on the obverse (in patches of the legend, around areas of the crown and on the drapery) where there are hard, green crusties. I was drawn in by the sharp details on the reverse. Licinius I - Follis Obv:- IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Rev:- IOVI CONSERVATORI , Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, leaning on sceptre, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wreath to left. Minted in Cyzicus (_ | X over II Mu // SMKG). Reference:- RIC VII Cyzicus 15 (R2) 3.42 gms. 20.16 mm. 0 degrees
Despite the flaws you mention, its a beautifull Licinius , I'm green of envy It sure beats my Licinius by a mile:
While some of the letters after II may look like mu, the meaning of the letter is 'half' referring to Licinius's reduction of the value of the coin to 12 1/2 d.c. so I'd call it an s for semis. My favorite is this Constantine (because I don't have the matching Martinian).
Again, great Jupiter!! Such great detail in that strike! I don't have a Lincinius, so I'll have to make up for it by posting 2 Clementia Temp Probus with Jupiter on reverse. Probus, Ruled 276-282 AD, BL24 Antoninianus, Struck 277 AD, Antioch Mint Obverse: IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Radiate cuirassed bust right wearing the imperial mantle. Reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP, Probus, in military attire, standing right, holding a scepter and receiving a globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding a scepter, officina letter Γ in lower center field. Exergue: XXI References: RIC 291, Sear 11960 Probus, Ruled 276-282 AD AE22 Antoninianus, Struck 281 AD, Antioch Mint Obverse: IMP CM AVR PROBVS PF AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. Reverse: CLEMENTIA TEMP, emperor standing right, holding sceptre and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Officina letter Delta in lower center field. Exergue: XXI. References: RIC VII Antioch 922; Sear 11961.
VERY nice reverse strike @maridvnvm ! I actually really enjoy the obverse too with its varied patina and bare metal! I have the IOVI CONSERVAT with these coins, with the Quinarius in you OTHER recent post on Jupiter with Tbolt: RI Vespasian 69-79 CE AR Denarius Jupiter Sacrificing IOVI CONSERVAT sorry, a repost... RI Diocletian Ӕ Quinarius 1.46g 16mm Rome AD 284-305 IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG, Jupiter stndng thunderbolt sceptre RARE RIC 193(?)
I have plenty of IOVI CONSERVAT coins, but how about a IOVI VLTORI? Ultor means avenger, and IOVI VLTORI means "to Jupiter the Avenger." On coins of Gallienus, this dedication appears with Jupiter and his fulminating attributes. The title was given to Jupiter because he was considered to be the avenger of wicked men's impieties. Gallienus, AD 253-268 Roman billon antoninianus; 3.10 g, 20.1 mm, 6 h Rome, AD 261 Obv: IMP GALLIENVS AVG, radiate head, right, both ribbons behind Rev: IOVI VLTORI, Jupiter standing, head right, holding lightning bold in right hand, cloak flying right; S in left field Refs: RIC 53; Göbl 348e; RCV 10247 var.; Cohen 407.
Here's one with a captive: Licinius I Antioch mint, A.D. 317-320 Obv: IMP LICI-NIVS AVG Rev: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG - Jupiter, standing, facing left, chlamys hanging from shoulder, leaning on scpeter and holding Vicotry on globe; captive at feet SMANT in exergue; E in right field RIC 106 19mm, 3.3g.
