Help with Licinius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Nathan F, Jan 21, 2022.

  1. Nathan F

    Nathan F Well-Known Member

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    So, I found this lying around and as someone who's not an expert in late roman imperial I'm stumped.

    What I know -
    Reverse Legend: iovi conservatori avgg nn
    Reverse: something standing left holding Victory on a globe and sceptre, eagle at foot with wreath in its beak, A officina mark
    Obverse Legend: IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG
    Obverse: Laureate head right

    What I'm wondering - who's the double face guy holding the staff and what letters are that in the mintmark (my reading is AR for Arles but haven't found any coins with this design to match that)

    Any help would be much appreciated!
     
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  3. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    That is Jupiter (Jove; IOVI is the dative case and means "to/for Jove) on the reverse. Jupiter often is depicted holding a Victory and often with an Eagle.

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  4. Nathan F

    Nathan F Well-Known Member

    I came across Jupiter in my research but never saw him with a face like on this coin
     
  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Double struck, I suspect.
     
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  6. Nathan F

    Nathan F Well-Known Member

    Any ideas on the mintmark? I can’t find any of this type with two letters like mine.
     
  7. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Aquilea? Could by a filled die.
     
  8. Victor_Clark

    Victor_Clark all my best friends are dead Romans Dealer

    it's from Siscia
     
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  9. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    Interesting double strike on the reverse.
     
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