Licinius I and Licinius II confronted bust from Nicomedia

[Victor]

This rare type just sold for EUR 334.00


Licinius I
A.D. 320
23mm   3.9gm
DD NN IOVII LICINII INVICT AVG ET CAES; Confronted laureate and draped busts of Licinius I and Licinius II, holding between them statuette of Fortuna.
I O M ET FORT CONSER DD NN AVG ET CAES; Jupiter, naked but for chlamys, standing l., holding Victory and sceptre, in front, Fortuna, draped, standing l., holding cornucopiae and rudder set on globe.
in ex SMNΓ
RIC VII Nicomedia 38

[seth]

Apart from the hole, excellent condition. Great details.
What should that hook thing supposed to be though?

[Victor]

What should that hook thing supposed to be though?

It looks like some sort of suspension loop...maybe it was worn as a necklace/ charm. I have also seen a coin that was attached to what looked like a bit of chainmail see below and another with a loop


for an article about these coins see - Bastien, Pierre. “Coins with a Double Effigy Issued by Licinius at Nicomedia, Cyzicus, and Antioch.” Numismatic Chronicle 13 (1973) : 87.

[seth]

Thanks for the reference, will try to locate it and read it.

[Victor]

Another example that sold for 284.00 euros.
23mm  3.8gm