Constans; AE3 Treveri; soldiers with standards
Description:
Constans (Caesar 333 - 337 AD). AE3 Treveri mint 333-334 AD. FL IVL CONSTANS NOB CAES; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing facing, helmeted head turned inward, spear in outer hand, resting inner hand on grounded shield; two standards between them, upright palm in central field; TRS in ex.
Diameter:
BI17 mm
Weight:
2,36 g
Grade:
gVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VII Trier 560
Commentary:
rare; attractive dark grey patina, sharp details, some flatness on edge
History:
Constans was engaged to Olympias - the daughter of the praetorian prefect - shortly before the death of his father Constantine, but the marriage never came to pass.
Article Number:
034-01-01-44365