CNG 102, Lot: 1096. Estimate $5000. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Licinius I. AD 308-324. AV Aureus (20mm, 5.30 g, 6h). Siscia mint. Struck AD 316. LICINI VS P F AVG, laureate head right / IOVI CON SERVATORI, Jupiter Victor standing left, holding in right hand Victory set on globe, and holding scepter in left; to left at feet, eagle standing left, head right, with wings closed, holding scepter in beak; -/X//SIS. RIC VII 18 note; Depeyrot 16/1; Calicó 5108. Good VF, several scuffs on Licinius’ forehead, laurel wreath, and hair, and a couple small scuffs on the reverse. Rare variety with eagle holding scepter.