Caesar, A.D. 313-324
Bronze Nummus
Antioch mint, A.D. 317-320
Obv: D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Rev: IOVI CONS-ERVATORI CAESS - Jupiter, standing, facing left, chlamys hanging from shoulder, leaning on scpeter and holding Vicotry on globe; captive at feet
SMANT in exergue; A in right field
RIC 24
20x18mm, 3.0g.
Licinius II was declared Caesar by his father while still an infant, largely to counter the elevation of two sons of Constantine the Great to Caesar at the same time. He lost his title at age 7 or 8 when his father's forces were defeated by those of Constantine the Great, and was put to death by Constantine two years later.
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