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Author Topic: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis  (Read 2041 times)

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Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« on: May 14, 2014, 06:40:49 pm »
Nice Rare Licinius II. follis


Licinius-II. (317-324 A.D.), AE-3 Follis, Siscia, RIC VII 132, Iota-Chi/-//ΔSIS* in crescent, VIRTVS EXERCIT, Two captives, Standard, R5!!!
avers:- LICINIVS-IVN-NOB-CAES, (6, I1-l), Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, Victory on globe in right hand, mappa in left hand.
revers:- VIRTVS-EXERCIT, Standard inscribed VOT/XX, captive sit in ground on left side, Iota-Chi in the left fields.
exergo: Iota-Chi/-//ΔSIS* in crescent, diameter: 18,5-20mm, weight: 2,55g, axis: 0h,
mint: Siscia, date: 320 A.D., ref: RIC-VII-139, p-441, R5!!!,


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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2014, 01:33:12 pm »
Interesting how the elements have to crowd together on the obverseVictoria is invading the emperor's personal space!

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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2014, 11:59:25 am »
Thank you "manpace" ,
.. yes it is, interesting type of portret.. :)

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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2014, 12:19:55 pm »
Interesting how the elements have to crowd together on the obverse.  Victoria is invading the emperor's personal space!

Yup, and from the expression, it appears Licinius Jr doesn't like it at all!

Interesting coin with a lot going on.  You've always got the most interesting things Q.

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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2014, 12:54:04 pm »
Hi stlnats   :angel: ;)
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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2014, 01:40:02 pm »
I love these busy bust types. Combine it with an interesting reverse like this one and you have a winner.
Great coin.

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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2014, 01:44:11 pm »
Thank you Martin  :)

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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2014, 02:05:59 pm »
I don't believe that this is a Chi-Rho though, at best maybe an Iota-Chi, perhaps only a stylized star though.

here is a recent topic on this- http://www.lateromanbronzecoinforum.com/index.php?topic=283.0
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Re: Nice Rare Licinius II. follis
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2014, 04:51:50 pm »
Hi Victor !

 I try to made a better photo to see your suggestion,
I can tell you are right it is looking like "Iota-Chi" or "six arms star ???"

Thank you your notes... +++

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-109555

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