Licinius II or Licinius the Younger, full name: Valerius Licinianus Licinius (approx. 315–326), was the son of Roman emperor Licinius. He nominally served as Caesar in the eastern empire from 317 to 324 AD while his father was Augustus. His mother was Licinius' wife Flavia Julia Constantia, who was also the half-sister of Constantine I.
After his defeat by Constantine at the Battle of Chrysopolis, Licinius the elder was initially spared and placed in captivity at Thessalonica. However, within a year Constantine seems to have regretted his leniency and the former Emperor was hanged.
The younger Licinius, who was Constantine's nephew, also fell victim to the emperor's suspicions and was killed, probably in the context of the execution of Crispus in 326.
Other reports relate that Licinius the younger was forced into slavery in the imperial textile factories in Africa, where he is noted in 336. However, the imperial rescript of 336 makes it clear that the "son of Licinianus" referred to was not Licinius II as it directs that he be reduced to the slave status of his birth. No son of Constantine's sister would have been referred to in this manner.
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Licinius II Æ Nummus. Cyzicus AD 321-324. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed with spear across shoulder and shield bust left / IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding sceptre with eagle on top, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wr..
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Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Silvered bronze, 19 mm, 2.00 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 318-319. LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II to left, seen from behind. Rev. VOT•V• / MVLT•X• / CAESS / TS•Є• in four lines within wreath. RIC 42. very fine..
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Licinius II. Caesar, AD 317-324. Æ Follis (18.5 mm, 2,88 g,). Alexandria mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 321-324. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder in right hand, shield on left arm / IOVI CONS ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory o..
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Licinius II Æ Nummus. Cyzicus AD 321-324. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed with spear across shoulder and shield bust left / IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding sceptre with eagle on top, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wr..
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Licinius I. Follis. 308-324 AD. Rome. (Ric-23). Anv.: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: SOLI INVICTO COMITI / R - F / R (star) Q. Sol standing left, raising hand and holding globus. 3,6 g. 19.5 mm..
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Licinius II (Caesar, 317-324). Æ Follis (20 mm, 2.55 g). Heraclea, 321-4. Helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding spear over shoulder and shield. R/ Jupiter standing l., holding Victory standing r. on globe and holding wreath, and sceptre; eagle standing l. at feet, head reverted, holding wreath in ..
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LICINIUS II (Caesar, 317-324). Follis. Rome.Obv: LICINIVS IVN NOB C.Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: ROMAE AETERNAE / R (wreath) CS.Roma seated right on shield, inscribing another shield with X/V.RIC 199.Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.4 g.Diameter: 18 mm...
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LICINIUS II (Caesar, 317-324). Follis. Siscia.Obv: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / • BSIS•. Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/ PR over altar.RIC 89. R5Condition: VFWeight: 2,92 g. Diameter: 19 mm.. ..
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Licinius II Æ Nummus. Cyzicus AD 321-324. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed with spear across shoulder and shield bust left / IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding sceptre with eagle on top, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wr..
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LICINIUS I. 308-324 AD. Æ Follis (21 mm, 3,34 gm). Nicomedia mint. Struck 313-317 AD. Laureate head right / IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing facing, head left, holding Victory on globe and crowning him with wreath, and sceptre; eagle facing, head right, holding wreath in beak; B/SMN. RIC VII 13 R..
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Licinius II. Caesar, AD 317-324. Æ Follis (18 mm, 2,44 g,). Antioch mint, 8th officina. Struck AD 317-320. Laureate and draped bust left, holding mappa, globe and scepter / Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter; captive to left; H//SMANT. RIC VII 29..
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Licinius I, with Licinius II, Caesar. AD 308-324. Æ Follis (23mm, 3.78 g). Antioch mint, 6th officina. Struck AD 320-321. DD NN IOVII LICINII INVICT AVG ET CAES, half-length laureate busts of Licinius I, right, and Licinius II, left, each wearing consular robes, holding between them a trophy / I O M..
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Licinius II (Caesar, 317-324). Æ Follis (19,5. mm, 3,36 g). Heraclea, 321-4. Helmeted and cuirassed bust l., holding spear over shoulder and shield. R/ Jupiter standing l., holding Victory standing r. on globe and holding wreath, and sceptre; eagle standing l. at feet, head reverted, holding wreath ..
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Licinius II (317-324). Æ Follis (19mm, 2,88 g). Nicomedia, 317-320. Laureate and draped bust l. holding globe, mappa and sceptre. R/ Jupiter standing l., holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre; palm branch to l., dot over delta to r.; SMN. RIC VII 33. Rare..
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LICINIUS II, as Caesar. 317 AD. Æ Follis (2.92 gm, 18 mm). Heraclea mint. Laureate and draped bust left, holding globe, sceptre and mappa / Camp gate; MHTÐ. RIC VII 19. Superb EF, nearly full silvering. ..
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Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Bronze, 18 mm, 3,22 g), Nicomedia, 317-320. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / palm - • / E / SMN Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC 34 ..
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Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.24 g), Nicomedia, 317-320. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / palm - • / gamma / SMN Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC..
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Licinius II Æ Nummus. Cyzicus AD 321-324. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed with spear across shoulder and shield bust left / IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding sceptre with eagle on top, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wr..
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Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2,96 g), Nicomedia, 317-320. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / palm - • / z / SMN Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC 34 ..
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Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.68 g), Arles, 317. VAL LICINIVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Licinius to right. Rev. IOVI CONSERVATORI /R-S/TARL Jupiter advancing right, brandishing thunderbolt. RIC 128. VF..
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Denomination:
AE3 Follis
Condition:
Almost EF
Size
18 mm
weight:
2,44 grams
Period:
317-319 ad.
Mint:
Antioch
Exergue:
SMANT
Obv:
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Rev:
IOVI CONSERVATORI CAESS, Jupiter. gamma in field
Reference:
RIC VII 29 = R1 + Rare..
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Licinius II Æ Nummus. Cyzicus AD 321-324. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed with spear across shoulder and shield bust left / IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding sceptre with eagle on top, Victory on globe in right hand; eagle with wr..
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Licinius II, Caesar, 317-324. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 3.30 g, 11 h), Nicomedia, 317-320. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Licinius II to right. Rev. PROVIDENTIAE CAESS / palm - • / B / SMN Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and scepter. RIC 34..
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Licinius II. Caesar, A.D. 317-324. AE 3 (19.7 mm, 2,7 g). Heraclea mint, struck A.D. 318-320. D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, laureate bust right wearing imperial mantle, holding globe, mappa and scepter / PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, camp gate with three turrets; SMHΓ/Λ in exergue and right field. RIC 49 aEF
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LICINIUS II (Caesar, 317-324). Follis. Siscia.Obv: LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP / BSIS•. Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/ PR over altar.RIC 70. R5Condition: aVFWeight: 3.28 g. Diameter: 20 mm.. ..
€ 45.00