The name Licinius occurred frequently in both ancient Latium and Etruria. In 364 BC the gens Licinia gained prominence when C. Licinius Calvus Stolo became the first member of the gens to obtain the consulship.

During the eighties BC, a turbulent political period, the cognomen Macer appeared frequently on coins. The moneyer above, the annalist and orator Licinius Macer, often displayed the head of Veiovis on his coins. However, the portrayal of this destructive deity proved less fortunate for the Macri in 66 BC, when Licinius Macer was impeached by Cicero under the lex de repetundis. The historian finally committed suicide to avoid the verdict.

Obv. Youthful bust of Veiovis, head turned left, diademed, with a cloak over his left shoulder. He hurls a thunderbolt with his right hand. Veiovis means 'little Jupiter', and seems to have been a deity with a destructive nature, as indicated by the lightning bolt he holds. He is often depicted with arrows, and is sometimes equated with Apollo.

Rev. Minerva armed with a spear and a shield and driving a quadriga, horses galloping. In the exergue the name of C LICINIVS L.F. MACER, the historian and orator.