Description: Constantius II (324 - 361 AD). AE2 Nicomedia mint 348-350 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; emperor stands left, labarum in right, left on shield, two bound captives before in pointed hats, star left, SMNΓ in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 4,62 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: RIC VIII 71

Commentary: dark grey-brown patina, excellent details, well centered

History: In 351 AD Constantius II fought against the usurper Magnentius in the Battle of Mursa Major - one of the bloodiest battles in any Roman civil war, with losses over 50,000 on both sides.

Article Number: 051-02-02-41652