Description: Constans (337 - 350 AD). AE3, Rome mint. DN FL CONSTANS AVG, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICT-ORIAE DD AVGG Q dot NN, two Victories each holding palm branches; one standing left holding wreaths inwards, the other walking right towards her, holding her wreath outwards, RP in ex.

Diameter: BI31 mm

Weight: 3,46 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: SB 1966

Commentary: rare; olive-grey patina with light sandy deposits, ragged flan, good details

History: The homosexual Constans preferred his barbarian bodyguards, what offended his soldiers and led ultimately to the revolt of Magnentius and Constans' death.

Article Number: 057-09-03-42384