Roman Imperial, Licinius I, BI Argenteus - RARE

Licinius rare BI Argenteus issued only and exclusively at the mint in Trier. Unlike the billon follis of the time which contained 5% silver or less, these coins had around 20% silver content.

Roman Imperial

Licinius I (308-324), BI Argenteus 312-313, Treveri mint

Obverse: laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre

IMP LICINIVS AVG

Reverse: Jupiter, head left, holding thunderbolt and transverse sceptre, seated on eagle standing right with wings spread, PTR in exergue

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVG

Weight 2.2 g