Constans; AE4 Rome; 2 Victories, both left
Description:
Constans (337 - 350 AD). AE4, Rome mint 340-348 AD. DN FL CONSTANS AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN; two Victories standing left, the leading one with head reverted, both holding wreaths, RP in ex.
Diameter:
AE14 mm
Weight:
1,04 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
Failmezger 399; RIC VIII Rome 73
Commentary:
very rare, dark green patina with some deposits, good details
History:
Running for his life, Constans sought the security within a pagan temple in the Pyrenees where he was eventually killed.
Article Number:
043-06-01-41652