Description: Constans as Caesar (333 - 337 AD). AE3, Alexandria mint 333-335 AD. FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers, each holding spear and shield, two standards between them, SMALA in ex.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 2,36 g

Grade: EF/EF

Attribution: RIC VII 61

Commentary: ex Royal Dutch Mint; brown patina with golden hue, excellent details, minute flan crack

History: In his early teens Constans became engaged to Olympias, a daughter of influential senator, and though the marriage never came to pass, Constans always cared for her and lived with her in his court.

Article Number: 049-04-07-41652