ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Licinius II, Caesar (317-324). Aureus for the Quinquennalia of the young Caesar ND (322), Nicomedia, 4th dispensary. Av D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. Bust front, draped and cuirassed. Rv. IOVI CONSER - VATORI CAES/ SMNΔ. On a dais inscribed SIC -V- / SIC -X-, Jupiter seated and facing forward, leaning on a spear with his left hand and holding a victoriola with his right hand; an eagle at his feet. Calicó 5150a - RIC.42 - Depeyrot 31/2 (15 ex.) ; Gold - 5,28 g - 21,5 mm - 12 h NGC MS 5/5 3/5 brushed die shift (8558293-002). From broad blank to centred strike. Minor corner breaks to the right. Slight traces of rubbing in the fields. With a golden patina. Superb with corner flower. Valerius Licinianus Licinius, born around 310, was raised to the rank of Caesar on 1 March 322 at Serdica, at the same time as Crispus and Constantine II, Constantine's sons. He was consul from 319 until his death in 325, following his father's execution. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.