Constantius II; AE2 Siscia; Victory crowning emperor
Description:
Constantius II (337 - 361 AD), struck by Vetranio. AE2, Siscia mint 350 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right, A behind / HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS; emperor, diademed and in military dress, facing, head turned left, holding standard with chi-rho on banner and transverse spear. To the right stands Victory, crowning him with a wreath and holding a palm branch. III in left field, BSIS crescent in ex.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
1,52 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 304
Commentary:
scarce; green patina, good details
History:
Constantius II had a great interest in matters of faith and spent a great deal of his reign calling Church councils, in the result bankrupting the courier service.
Article Number:
057-06-06-42384