Constantius; AE3 Antioch; soldiers with standards
Description:
Constantius II as Caesar (324 - 337 AD). AE3 Antioch mint 330-335 AD. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing facing, standard between them; SMANH in ex.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
2,14 g
Grade:
F/gF
Attribution:
RIC VII 88
Commentary:
unusual serrate or recut flan; grey-olive patina with reddish sand deposits
History:
Constantius was made Caesar at the age of 7 and at the age of 19, due to his father's illnes he lead the army to victory over Sassanids in Armenia.
Article Number:
019-06-04-42960