Constantius II; AE3 Siscia; soldiers with standards
Description:
Constantius II (Caesar 324 - 337 AD). AE3 Siscia mint 330-331 AD. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C; laureate and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two signa between two soldiers, each holding spear and shield; ΔSIS in ex.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
2,96 g
Grade:
EF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VII Siscia 221; Sear 17688
Commentary:
dark grey patina, excellent obverse
History:
Shortly before his death in 337 AD, Constantine I reduced the size of the nummus ("coin") and marked the change by replacing the two standards between the soldiers with a single one.
Article Number:
063-07-06-44493