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This coin from Licinius has a star on his chest. It's amazing how many little details show up when you slow down and look.




Licinius I
A.D. 317-320
17x18mm    2.9gm
IMP LICI-NIVS AVG; laureate draped bust left holding mappa, orb & scepter.
IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing left with Victory on a globe & sceptre, palm branch in left field, Δ right.
In ex. SMN
RIC VII Nicomedia 24

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Re: Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI from Nicomedia with star on chest
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2019, 10:00:24 AM »
Fascinating...