Description: Constans (Caesar 333 - 337 AD). AE3, Arelate mint 337 AD. FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers holding spears and grounded shields standing either side of standard with "o" on banner.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 1,58 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VII Arles 414

Commentary: rare; dark olive-grey patina, reverse slightly off-center

History: Constans was elevated to Caesar in 333 AD - probably to coincide with the celebration of the millennium of the city of Byzantium/Constantinople.

Article Number: 035-07-02-44388