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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Licinius I
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Licinius I

Place CreatedMarmara Ereğlisi, Turkey, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Licinius
Date316-317 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions3/4 in., 0.1 oz (1.9 cm, 2.9 g)
Object number1980.030.064
Label TextObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG, with laureate and draped bust of Licinius to left, holding scepter in left hand and mappa in right

Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, with three-turreted campgate

Mint Mark: HTA (Heraclea)
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 7