Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Licinius II (obv) and Tower (rev)

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Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Licinius II (obv) and Tower (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Licinius I

Culture Roman

Title Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Licinius II (obv) and Tower (rev)

Date Ca. 317 CE

Medium Bronze

Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.11 oz. (3.18 g)
Axis: 5:00

Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 82.66.115

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Mint: Heraclea.

Description:
Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Licinius II left, holding scepter & mappa. Inscription around
Reverse: Campgate with three turrets, no doors. Inscription around; mintmark in exergue.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: DN VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, (in exergue) MHTA

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