© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University

ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Licinius I

Possible OriginCarthage, Tunisia, Africa

Possible OriginDjenila, Algeria, Africa

Possible OriginTimgad, Algeria, Africa

Place CreatedAquileia, Italy, Europe

CultureRoman

PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I

Date320 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineGift of William C. Wardlaw

Dimensions3/4 in., 0.12 oz (1.9 cm, 3.3g)

Object number1929.001.043

Label TextObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG, with helmeted and cuirassed bust of Licinius to right

Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCIT, with standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives

Mint Mark: AQS, with S and F in reverse right and left fields

Status

Not on view

Collections

Greek and Roman Art

Technical NotesDie Axis: 12

There is a small hole (apparently drilled, and likely ancient), that passes through the inscription on either side, avoiding the iconography.