Licinius I
308–324 AD
Licinius I rose to power during the Tetrarchic period and ruled the eastern empire alongside Constantine I. Initially allied through marriage, the two emperors later clashed in a series of civil wars that shaped the future of the empire. Licinius promoted traditional Roman religion and maintained a strong military presence in the Balkans and Asia Minor. After his defeat in AD 324, he surrendered and was later executed, ending the last major challenge to Constantine’s sole rule. His coinage is extensive and varied, reflecting both Tetrarchic traditions and emerging Constantinian themes.
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Treveri mint (Trier, Germany)
WRB 8676 — Æ Follis (20mm)
Æ Follis (20mm). IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right. ® GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, turreted, holding patera and cornucopiae. T/F in field, mintmark ATR (Trier). RIC VII, 121.
£45.00
WRB 7043 — Æ Follis (20mm)
Æ Follis (20mm). IMP LICINIVS P F AVG, laureate, cuirassed bust right. ® GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left. T/F in field, mintmark BTR (Trier). RIC VII, 121.
£45.00
WRB 9524 — Æ 3 (19mm)
Æ 3 (19mm). LICINI‑VS P AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. ® VIRTVS EXERCIT, trophy with two captives. Mintmark ·PTR (Trier). RIC VII, 259 (r4).
£35.00
WRB 9525 — Æ 3 (19mm)
Æ 3 (19mm). LICINI‑VS P AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. ® VIRTVS EXERCIT, trophy with two captives. Mintmark STR (Trier). RIC VII, 259 (r2).
£75.00
Arelate mint (Arles, France)
WRB 7044 — Æ 3 (19mm)
Æ 3 (19mm). IMP LICI‑NIVS AVG, laureate head right. ® DN LICINI AVGVSTI around VOT XX within wreath. Mintmark SA (Arles). RIC VII, 229.
£35.00
WRB 10979 — Æ 3 (18mm)
Æ 3 (18mm). IMP LICI‑NIVS AVG, laureate head right. ® DN LICINI AVGVSTI around VOT XX within wreath. Mintmark SA (Arles). RIC VII, 229.
£35.00
Ticinum mint (Pavia, Italy)
WRB 8748 — Æ 3 (19mm)
Æ 3 (19mm). IMP LI‑CINIVS AVG, helmeted, cuirassed bust right. ® VIRTVS EXERCIT, standard inscribed VOT / XX, captives seated either side. Mintmark ST (Ticinum). RIC VII, 116.
£65.00
Aquileia mint (Italy)
WRB 10980 — Æ 3 (18mm)
Æ 3 (18mm). IMP LICI‑NIVS AVG, laureate head right. ® DOMINI N LICINI AVG around VOT XX within wreath. Mintmark ·AQS· (Aquileia). RIC VII, 86 (r1).
£65.00
Siscia mint (Sisak, Croatia)
WRB 10858 — Æ Follis (20mm)
Æ Follis (20mm). IMP LIC LICINIVS PF AVG, laureate head right. ® IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left with Victory on globe; eagle at foot. Gamma in right field. Mintmark SIS (Siscia). RIC VII, 8 (r1).
£65.00
Thessalonica mint (Salonika, Greece)
WRB 7046 — Æ 3 (19mm)
Æ 3 (19mm). IMP LIC‑INIVS AVG, laureate head right. ® DN LIC LICINI AVGVSTI around VOT XXX within wreath, star above. Mintmark TSAVI (Thessalonica). RIC VII, 102 (r2).
£65.00
