Licinius I, 308-324. Follis (Bronze, 22 mm, 3.12 g), Alexandria, 315. [IMP C VAL LICIN LICI]NIVS P F AVG Laureate head of Licinius I to right. Rev. IOVI CONSER-[VATORI AVGG] / [...] / [ALE] Jupiter standing front, head to left, holding Victory on globe in his right hand and long scepter in his left; at his feet, eagle to left, holding wreath in beak. RIC 8 or 10. An exceptional mint error. Struck heavily off center and with minor deposits on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.



This coin is a rare example of a misplaced flan resulting in an extremely off-center strike. The visible design elements suggest it was minted in Alexandria, and the B1 bust could indicate RIC 8 or 10.