July 6, 2026
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July 6, 2026
The eagle, sacred to Jupiter, reinforces the connection between imperial authority and the king of the gods. Ruler: Licinius. Obverse: Cuirassed bust of Licinius. This bronze coin was struck during the reign of Licinius, who ruled the eastern Roman Empire during the early 4th century AD and was a contemporary—and eventual rival—of Constantine the Great.
July 6, 2026
NGC ( AU ) Roman AE of Licinius I (AD 308 - 324) Licinius was a partner and rival to Constantine the Great, serving as the Eastern Emperor of Rome. His marriage to Constantine’s half-sister Constantia forestalled civil war. The wedding provided the backdrop for one of Constantine’s greatest accomplishments, the Edict of Milan, which legalized Christianity in the Empire. The honeymoon did not last. In time, Licinius, too, was executed on the orders of his brother-in-law—hung to death after his defeat at the Battle of Chrysopolis. Grade: High Condition ( AU ) Almost Uncirculated - Certified, Graded and Encapsulated by NGC You Will Receive the Same Type of Coin, Condition and Grade Shown , Certificate Number Will Vary As Stock Photos Are Used Free USPS Ground Advantage with Tracking and Insurance!
