Constantius II; AE3 Constantinople; soldiers with standard
Description:
Constantius II (337 - 361 AD) AE3 Constantinople mint 337-340 AD. D N CONSTANTIUS P F AVG; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS•; two soldiers standing facing, heads turned inward, standard in center between them, each holds a spear in outer hand and rests inner hand on grounded shield, CONSΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
1,3 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Constantinople 27; Sear 17994
Commentary:
attractive brown patina, sharp details
History:
Constantius actually issued an edict that the Christian prostitutes could only be bought by another certified Christian.
Article Number:
005-09-06-44147