A bit of fun - Who is this?

It looks like Licinius, but that makes no sense for the timeline.

 

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"With the creation of the Tetrarchy, at the end of the 3rd century, a stylistic break occurs. Imperial portraits then lose their expressiveness. They are hardly individualized, as if to underline the unity of a shared empire. In general, portraits are becoming more and more stereotypical and embody the imperial function rather than the wearer."
Michel Amandry

I agree !

 

This was certainly true for the 1st tetrarchy, but, in the west at least, seems to have rapidly reverted to more individualized portraits after that. The eastern busts, especially at Daia's mints, continued to be pretty generic though.

It seems the generic busts are associated with the tetrarchy idea, and once the tetrarchy falls apart it reverts. Perhaps the east vs west difference is explained as those still considering themselves as part of the tetrarchic system vs those in the west (Constantine, Maxentius) who were out for themselves.

 

Well @Heliodromus has proven his knowledge once more.

From the same hoard we have Severus II

Obv:- SEVERVS NOBILISSIMVS CAES, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:- GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia
Minted in London
Reference: RIC VI London 59a, LMCC 4.02.016
Weight: 8.1g
Diameter: 27.2mm

BM Ref# 081

 

Three cheers for @Heliodromus !

 

LOL!

Excellent meme! I'm waiting for right occasion to be able to use a few of those!

 

I don't have a clue but I like the coin. Thanks for sharing, good luck.

 

Dobie Gillis in a tiara?
J.T.

 

Folles of Severus are scarce in any condition. A nice one like that is a real find.