Licinius I, 11 November 308 - 18 September 324 A.D.

Scarce Licinius I Bronze AE2 Follis, RIC VII Siscia 8, Maximum Diameter 20.9mm, Weight 3.53g, Die Axis 0^o.

 

Obverse - IMP LIC LICINIVS PF AVG, Laureate Head only, bust right.

Reverse - IOVI CON-SERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, Chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on Globe and Sceptre, eagle with wreath left, A in right field, SIS in exergue.

 

Licinius I, 11 November 308 - 18 September 324 A.D.

Licinius I was a comrade of Emperor Galerius in the Tetrarchic period. Following the abdication of Diocletian and Maximianus, Licinius was raised to the rank of Augustus despite never having held the position of Caesar. After Maximinus II invaded his territories, Licinius marched against him and defeated him soundly. Over the next few years, relations between Licinius and Constantine I deteriorated. Armed conflict broke out several times and Licinius was defeated. Only through the intervention of Licinius' wife, Constantine's sister, was his life spared. However, shortly after he was executed for additional political machinations against Constantine.

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