Constantine II; AE3 Siscia; standard with captives
Description:
Constantine II (317 - 340 AD). AE3 Siscia mint 320 AD. ONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; laureate draped and cuirassed bust of left, holding Victory on globe / VIRTVS EXERCIT; two captives seated back-to-back at the base of standard inscribed VOT X in two lines on the banner; S-F/ HL; ЄSIS(star in crescent) in ex.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
3 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 133; Bikic-do722
Commentary:
olive-grey patina with contrasting light deposits, sharp details; somehow cruder barbarizing design - not unknown for Siscia
History:
Constantine II enjoyed the title of Augustus only for three years - he died in an ambush invading the Italian territory of his younger brother Constans.
Article Number:
061-07-06-42750