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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
Date318-320 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions3/4 in., 0.12 oz (1.9 cm, 3.5 g)
Object number1980.030.065
Label TextObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG, with laureate and draped bust of Licinius to right, holding scepter in right hand and mappa in left

Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, with three-turreted campgate

Mint Mark: SMHA (Heraclea), Λ in reverse right field
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 11