Description: Licinius II as Caesar (317 - 324 AD). AE Follis, Arelate (Arles) mint 317 AD. VAL LICINIVS NOB CAES; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter advancing right, brandishing thunderbolt, R-S in fields, TARL in exergue (off flan).

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 3,34 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: RIC VII 128

Commentary: scarce; light brown patina, attractive surfaces

History: Though the son of Constantine's half-sister, Constantia, Licinius, was only 11 years old, he was nevertheless put to death by Constantine, after his father was defeated.

Article Number: 010-10-07-41652