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Licinius Junior, Caesar, 1 March 317 - 18 September 324 A.D.
Cyzicus was one of the great cities of the ancient world. According to tradition, it was founded by Pelasgians from Thessaly and later received many colonies from Miletus. Like the other Greek cities in Asia, it fell under the rule of the Persia Empire until Alexander the Great captured it in 334 B.C. In 74 B.C. the city, allied with Rome, withstood a siege by 300,000 men led by King Mithridates VI of Pontus. Rome rewarded this loyalty with territory and with municipal independence which lasted until the reign of Tiberius. When it was incorporated into the Empire, Cyzicus was made the capital of Mysia, and afterward of Hellespontus. Dates of operation: The Cyzicus mint was opened by Gallienus (253 - 268 A.D.) and continued to strike coins well into the Byzantine era. Mintmarks: K, KVZ, SMK.RL77927. Billon follis, Hunter V 39 (also 4th officina), RIC VII Cyzicus 18 (R1), SRCV IV 15409, Cohen VII 21, VF, well centered, green patina with buff earthen highlighting, 4th officina, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, weight 2.887g, maximum diameter 19.7mm, die axis 0o, 321 - 324 A.D.; obverse D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted, cuirassed bust left, shield in left hand and spear in right; reverse IOVI CONSERVATORI (to Jupiter the protector), Jupiter standing left, nude but for chlamys over shoulders, Victory on globe presenting wreath in right hand, long eagle-topped scepter vertical behind in left, at feet captive and eagle with wreath in beak, XIIΓ (12 1/2) right, SMKΔ in exergue; from the Butte College Foundation, ex Lindgren; SOLD
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