Constans; AE3 Arelate; soldiers with standards
Description:
Constans (Caesar 333 - 337 AD). AE3, Arelate mint 337 AD. FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers holding spears and grounded shields standing either side of standard with "o" on banner.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
1,58 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VII Arles 414
Commentary:
rare; dark olive-grey patina, reverse slightly off-center
History:
Constans was elevated to Caesar in 333 AD - probably to coincide with the celebration of the millennium of the city of Byzantium/Constantinople.
Article Number:
035-07-02-44388