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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, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Licinius
Date317 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions13/16 in., 0.11 oz (2.1 cm, 3.1 g)
Object number1980.030.062
Label TextObverse: IMP LICINIVS AVG, with laureate and draped bust of Licinius I to left, holding scepter in left hand and mappa in right

Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, with three-turreted campgate

Mint Mark: MHTE (Heraclea)
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 12