Licinius II (AD 317–324) Roman Empire BI Reduced Nummus NGC Ch VF

Licinius II — Coinage of AD 317–324

This billon BI Reduced Nummus was issued for Licinius II during AD 317–324 and belongs to the coinage of Roman Empire.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Licinius II
• Date: AD 317–324
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: BI Reduced Nummus
• Metal: Billon
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine (Sheldon scale equivalent 30–35)

Historical Context

Licinius II was the young son of Licinius I and was named Caesar in AD 317 as part of a temporary settlement with Constantine I. His coinage proclaimed dynastic continuity in the eastern imperial household.

After Constantine defeated Licinius I in AD 324, the younger Licinius lost his position and was later executed. His coins preserve evidence of the fragile alliance between the two imperial families.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated BI Reduced Nummus of the stated type and grade is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.