Roman Antoninianus Coins

Inv. No.: c166
Provenance: London
Date: A.D. 312-313.
Weight: 3.09g
 
Obv.: Licinius, laureate.
IMP.L.(?) LICINIVS P.F.AVG.

Rev.: Jupiter standing, chlamys on left shoulder, clasping thunderbolt in right hand, sceptre in left hand. Eagle left, wreath in beak.
IOVI CON[SER]VATORI AVGG.
PLN

For the symbolism of the eagle, see the comment on coin c150. The reverse legend proclaims that Licinius regards himself as under the protection of Jupiter. Unfortunately, after Constantine successfully besieged him in Byzantium in September, 324, Licinius, having been found guilty of treason, was executed in the spring of 325.

Comparanda:
Cf. RIC, vol. 6, p.328, 134.