Rare Roman Bronze Coin, Emperor Licinius I (AD 308-324). AE follis sale (18mm). Heraclea - Dated AD 317-318, 2.48g.
HELLO AND WELCOME, TO MY LISTING.
DESCRIPTION:
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TODAY AT YOUR ATTENTION I OFFER A RARE ROMAN COIN.
THE COIN WAS MADE BY EMPEROR LICINIUS - ABOUT 1700 YEARS AGO.
Licinius I - Latin: Gaius Valerius Licinianus Licinius Augustus (263 – 325) was a Roman emperor from 308 to 324. For most of his reign he was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, with whom he co-authored the Edict of Milan (AD 313) that granted official toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire.
Тhe patina is dark green it looks lighter in the photos but this is from the strong light I use.
I would call it a dark green patina.
If you want to own a piece of the past this is the item for you!
DETAILS:
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Licinius I AE3 Follis. AD 317-318. Rare Roman Bronze Coin, (18mm). Heraclea
FRONT OF THE COIN - OBV: "IMP LICI-NIVS AVG" laureate bust right, wearing imperial mantle, holding globe, sceptre and Mappa
REVERSE OF THE COIN - REV: " PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG - SMHA below" City wall with three turrets.
MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHS:
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The diameter of the coin is about: 18mm/0.70"
Тhickness of the coin is about: 1.60mm/0.06"
Weight of the coin is: 2.48 grams/ 0.08 ounces
Date: AD 317-318
Origin: Roman Empire
THE BOX:
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The coin will be shipped with a storage box.
The diameter of the box is: 52mm or smaller.
SHIPPING:
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UNITED KINGDOM BUYERS - ROYAL MAIL SIGNED - next day delivery
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - Please allow up to 14 days or faster to delivery. Will post-"ROYAL MAIL INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR".
THE COIN CAN BE POST WITH FASTER COURIER BY REQUEST
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