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Title: By Jove's toes
Post by: Victor on March 13, 2022, 01:57:49 PM

I already posted this one on CT but thought I should repost it.

This IOVI shows the toes of Jupiter's left foot. I have seen a few examples were the engraver made an attempt at toes, with maybe three recognizable; but this coin has five clear toes. There is also an interesting line through the beard of Licinius. Either an engraving aid or possibly an error.

Licinius I
A.D. 313- 314
21x22mm 3.0g
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS PF AVG; laureate head right.
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG; Jupiter standing l., chlamys across l. shoulder, leaning on sceptre and holding Victory on globe in r. hand; eagle with wreath to l. on ground, in right field Γ.
in ex. SMHT
RIC VI Heraclea 73; RIC VII Heraclea 6

Title: Re: By Jove's toes
Post by: Heliodromus on March 13, 2022, 02:24:08 PM

Cool - nice of the engraver to make the effort, but maybe he shouldn't have.

Jupiter hanging 10 5 on his surfboard.

Title: Re: By Jove's toes
Post by: Victor on March 13, 2022, 03:24:02 PM

I was thinking the same thing-- hanging five. Yes, the engraver probably should not have, as it seems almost grotesque...but I still love it.

Late Roman Bronze Coins

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