Largitio dish of the Emperor Licinius

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Title

Largitio dish of the Emperor Licinius

Subject

Ancient Roman artifact

Description

An ancient dish that was served to Emperor Licinius in honor of his tenth year in office as emperor.

Creator

Unknown.

Publisher

British Museum

Date

Late Roman, AD 317

Contributor

Danielle Lee

Format

Diameter: 178.000 mm
Weight: 304.560 g (the equivalent of about one Roman pound)

Language

"The Latin inscription around the inside of this dish reads LICINI AVGVSTE SEMPER VINCAS (‘Licinius Augustus, may you always be victorious’)."

Type

photograph of ancient artifact

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

A silver anniversary dish with a Latin inscription.

Physical Dimensions

Diameter: 178.000 mm
Weight: 304.560 g (the equivalent of about one Roman pound)

Files

ps280277_l.jpg

Collection

Citation

Unknown., “Largitio dish of the Emperor Licinius,” Perpetua and Felicitas Exhibit, accessed April 24, 2024, https://perpetua-felicitas.carrieschroeder.org/items/show/24.

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