Description: Licinius I (308 - 324 AD). AE Follis, Ostia mint 312-313 AD. IMP LICINIVS PF AVG; laureate, cuirassed bust right / SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI; legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla with three badges on each, that on the right surmounted by a hand, that on the right by a wreath; MOSTQ in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 3,98 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VI 95b

Commentary: rare; grey glossy patina, some flat strike area on reverse

History: Roman vexillum, of which just one survived until our times, were flag-like objects, the here depicted objects flanking legionary eagle are actually known as vexilloids.

Article Number: 003-07-06-45017