{"product_id":"licinius-i-follis-roman-empire-bronze-coin-308-324-ad-1","title":"Licinius I Follis • Roman Empire • Bronze Coin • 308-324 AD","description":"\u003ch6\u003eAbout\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIssued during the turbulent age of Constantine, this bronze follis features the portrait of Licinius I, a ruler balancing power through fragile alliances and open conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOften showing the emperor laureate on the obverse and Jupiter on the reverse, these coins symbolized divine favor and imperial authority. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis piece once circulated through Roman markets and military camps, passing from soldier to merchant as the empire reshaped itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA tangible survivor from the final years of pagan Rome and the dawn of a Christian empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact coin pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho held this before?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture a Roman world divided by ambition. Cities loyal to different emperors. Soldiers guarding borders that could ignite overnight. Power feels fragile, and trust is thin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze follis once mattered in that uncertainty. It may have paid a soldier serving Licinius in the eastern empire. It could have bought bread for a family living under shifting laws and loyalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps a merchant accepted it cautiously, knowing today’s ruler could become tomorrow’s enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicinius ruled beside Constantine as ally, then rival. After defeat, his name was condemned and meant to disappear. This coin passed through hands shaped by loyalty and fear, surviving the moment history chose its winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis reign ended. His memory faded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin endured.\u003cbr\u003eNow it rests in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCoa\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1v_90lPxUQO3jye17Fq4Fay66tKt5wOb5\/view?usp=sharing\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eView the Certificate of Authenticity for this coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Held Before","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47810205188251,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8793\/2827\/files\/HB-26000061_1_1.png?v=1767818211","url":"https:\/\/heldbefore.com\/products\/licinius-i-follis-roman-empire-bronze-coin-308-324-ad-1","provider":"Held Before","version":"1.0","type":"link"}