Two contrasting Licinius Folles

In my recent LRBs there were a few coins of Licinius I. I thought that these two were worth sharing. Each has pleasing characteristics.

The Alexandrian has the typical stylised portrait from the mint.The reverse suffers from a decent amount of wear but the coin has toned to a greeny gold in the fields which makes the coin almost glow.

The portrait on the Trier coin is much more realistic looking and he has an almost wistful look.There is lots of detail on both sides all the way down to the laced boots on Genius. The coin has toned to a very dark green but there are some earthen deposits stillaround the letters that I quite like.

Licinius I - Follis

Obv:– IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate head right
Rev:– IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; eagle with wreath at foot left
Minted in Alexandria (_ | Wreath over B over N / ALE). A.D. 314
Reference(s) – RIC VII Alexandria 10 (R2)



Licinius I - Follis

Obv:– IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Rev:– GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys round waist, left hand holding cornucopiae and right hand holding patera
Minted in Trier (T | F / BTR).
Reference(s) – RIC VII Trier 119 (C1)

 

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Cool coins Martin
I've only one of Licinius I, which RIC also lists as R2. It's an Antioch mint.
I have only a small handful of coins after Constantine I, but several before his reign.
I really need to take a better photo of this guy.

Licinius I
Ae follis 23mm, 6.6g Antioch 310AD
IMP C LICINIVS PF AVG
laureate bust right
GENIO IMPERATORIS
Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Altar with star left, E right field. ANT in exergue
RIC VI Antioch 133b R2

 

Both are nice.

 

Great Licinius @maridvnvm ! I always enjoy your postings...

I only have one Licinius I:


RI Licinius I 308-324 CE AE3 Jupiter w Eagle

 

Those are lovely coins Martin! There is an entire universe to collect in the IOVI CONSERVATORI series - many varieties, many mints, and you can find the coins in all states of preservation, from copiously silvered to deeply patinated, to downright crusty. Here are four of Licinius I and two of Liinius II...

 

Very nice, Martin.


Licinius I (308 - 324 A.D.)
Æ3
O: IMP LICINIVS AVG, Laureate bust left wearing Imperial mantle and holding mappa, sceptre and globe.
R: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, Campgate with 6 rows of bricks,
Pellet in right field, SMHA in exe.
3.3g
19mm
RIC VII Heraclea 29 (R2)

 

Cool campgate @Mat !

 

Thanks, it's my only campgate too!

 

here's my alexandrian licinius/jupiter combo to join the party!

 

Those are lovely. I have one similar to your Trier but not as nice:

 

Nice style on that one @maridvnvm.

 

That second coin in the OP is a keeper!

I have a few types that haven't been shown in the thread yet...

Sol rather than Jupiter. Ticinum.

Jupiter on an eagle. Trier.

VLPP. Siscia.

 

I find the patera on Martin's second follis very interesting. It almost looks like a crescent moon. I guess what we're seeing is the patera held by the handle and pointing almost straight down? Most of the time on coins it seems that the patera is just held like one might hold a dinner plate. This handle-held patera is a lovely detail.

Here's an image from http://www.royalathena.com/PAGES/RomanCatalog/Bronze/Vessels/WH1107C.html

 

My favourite three

 

Martin, both coins are super nice! congrats.

Doug

 

Cool OP-additions, Martin (and it's always a lesson reading your posts)

I happen to have a pretty cool example of this dude ... wanna see it (again)?




I always smile when I see my example ... my Jupiter looks like he's in his PJ's getting ready for bed

 

That's my favorite as well---Just terrific!!

What an amazing array of styles! I can't help but favor the more life-like portraits and so many have already been posted....and what wonderful reverses!

How about one of Junior???


LICINIUS II, 317-324 AD. AE Follis (2.98 gm), Antioch 317-20. Laureate robed bust with mappa, globe and sceptre / Jupiter standing with Victory and sceptre, captive at feet. RIC.29. XF, green black patina.

 

I stumbled across another common Licinius from Trier but a cuirassed type. It was too cheap to walk away from.

Obv:– IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys round waist, left hand holding cornucopiae and right hand holding patera
Minted in Trier (T | F / PTR).
Reference:– RIC VI Trier 845b

Nearly fully silvered.

 

Alexandria always has a way for interesting portraits.....their way!


London


Rome


Heraclea but quite different style than Mat, Bing and Steve showed

 

A humble Licinius:





A bit worn, but I kind of like it. It came out a grab bag of 250 LRB coins.