ROME, Licinius I ~ 308-324 (321-4) ~ Æ3 (3.45g) of Alexandria ~ Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right/Jupiter stdg left w Victory ~ on globe with eagle at feet and captive on ground ~ SR-15226, RIC-28 (Rarity 1) ~ Choice brown EFLicinius I; 308 324 (321 4); 3 (3. 45g) of Alexandria; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right Jupiter standing left, holding Victory; on globe and eagle tipped scepter, with another eagle at feet to left and captive seated on ground to right, SMALB in exergue. ; SR 15226, RIC 28 (Rarity 1). ; Choice brown EF

Inscription in three lines with value in Roman numerals (III)

The South African Union mint in Pretoria struck this coin (Source: Monnaies et jetons des colonies françaises

Commemorates the famous victory in capturing Breda from the Spanish

Commemorative "Glückwunsch" coin given as a give for special occasions

hldg globe & scepter

after realizing that there was a shortage of British Mandate coins

their diminutive size posed practical challenges

A coin about coins

On reverse: finely detailed wreath with the motto: DIR DEN BECHER DER FREUDEN LANGE NOCH SO WIE HEUT (Something like: May you long enjoy this cup of joys

283-284 (283)

two scratches on forehead

The Anglo-Palestine Bank Ltd