Roman Imperial Licinius I 312-313 AD AE Follis

Roman Imperial Licinius I 312-313 AD AE Follis
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Roman Imperial Licinius I 312-313 AD AE Follis

Life: AD c. 250 – 324

 

 

  • Name: Valerius Licinius Licinianus
  • Born in AD ca. 250 in Upper Moesia.
  • Became emperor on 11 November AD 308.
  • Wife: Constantia (one son; Licinius).
  • Died at Thessalonica early in AD 325.

Licinius’s Early Life

Licinius was born in Upper Moesia in about AD 250 as the son of a peasant. He rose through the ranks of the military and became the friend of Galerius. It was during Galerius’ campaign against the Persians in AD 297 that his performance is said to have been especially impressive. He was rewarded with a military command on the Danube.