Constans; AE3 Siscia; emperor with captives
Description:
Constans (337 - 350 AD). AE3 Ssicia mint 348/9 AD. D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG, diademed and mantled bust left holding globe / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; emperor in military garb standing facing, head left, holding labarum and leaning on shield, to his left two captives standing facing, heads turned towards each other; BSIS in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
4,08 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Siscia 224
Commentary:
brown patina, some encrustations on reverse
History:
In 343 AD Constans visited Britain - the last legitimate emperor to do so.
Article Number:
004-10-04-44953