Description: Constans (337 - 350 AD). AE3 Siscia mint 337-340 AD. CONSTANS P F AVG; rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding inverted spear in his outer hand and placing his inner on shield set on ground, between them, signum with Chi-Rho; BSIS dot within crescent in ex.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 1,32 g

Grade: gVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VIII Siscia 99

Commentary: dark grey patina, sharp details

History: Constans was assasinated seeking refuge in Castrum Helenae - a fortification named after his grandmother - thus fulfilling the prophecy saying that he would die "in the arms of his grandmother".

Article Number: 002-05-05-44826