Licinius 308-324 AD, Bronze Nummus Jupiter Reverse

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Born in 315 AD, Valerius Licinianus Licinius briefly ruled alongside his father, Licinius, in the early 4th century. He became Caesar in 317, co-ruling the Eastern Roman Empire. However, his reign was short-lived, as political turmoil and conflicts with the rival emperor Constantine the Great led to Licinius II's untimely demise. In 324 AD, he was possibly executed as part of the power struggles of the time. Licinius II remains a relatively obscure figure in Roman history, his significance overshadowed by the turbulent events of the era. We are offering Nummus from his short reign in Fine grade and all with Jupiter, king of the Gods, on the reverse.
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