Licinius II, as Caesar
Heraclea, 321-324 CE
BI Nummus 3.63g, 21mm, 12h
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C, helmeted and cuirassed bust to right, holding spear and shield /
IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing to left, holding Victory on globe and eagle-tipped sceptre, eagle holding wreath at feet to left, captive seated to right; X over IIΓ in right field, SMHΓ in exergue.
RIC VII 54
Ex Terner Collection
317 CE

Constantine the Great and Licinius fight at the Battle of Mardia, where both sides take heavy losses. They agree to promote Crispus, Constantine II, and Licinius II to Caesars.

326 CE

Constantine the Great executes Licinius II.