Description: Constans (337 - 350 AD). AE3 Heraclea mint 348-351 AD. D N CONSTANS P F AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to left, holding globe / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; helmeted soldier holding spear, advancing to right and leading a small figure from hut beneath tree; SMHЄ in ex.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 4,38 g

Grade: gF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VIII Heraclea 71; Sear 18695

Commentary: scarce; dark grey patina, some roughness on obverse

History: Constans was assasinated seeking refuge in Castrum Helenae - a fortification named after his grandmother - thus fulfilling the prophecy saying that he would die "in the arms of his grandmother".

Article Number: 009-10-05-45200