Licinius II Follis Iovi Conservatori Arles AD 317 Genuine Ancient Roman Coin

Emperor: Licinius II (as Caesar)
Denomination: AE Follis
Mint: Arelate (Arles)
Date: AD 317
Reference: RIC 128
Size: 19 mm
Weight: 2.92 g

Obverse: VAL LICINIVS NOB CAES – “Valerius Licinius, Noble Caesar.” Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: IOVI CONSERVATORI – “To Jupiter the Protector.” Jupiter running right with chlamys streaming behind, hurling thunderbolt; R / S in fields; TARL in exergue for Arles mint.

Description:
This scarce early issue from Arles shows Jupiter in a dynamic running pose, a design emphasizing divine intervention and the military vitality of the Licinian court during the fragile early years of co-rule with Constantine. Arles struck these folles in limited quantities as part of the imperial consolidation of southern Gaul, making this thunderbolt-hurling variant highly desirable among Licinian collectors.

Condition: Fair to VF typical for this issue. Fully authentic ancient Roman coin with lifetime COA.