Delmatius; AE3 Siscia; soldiers with standard
Description:
Delmatius (Caesar: 335 - 337 AD). AE3, Siscia mint 337 AD. FL DELMATIVS NOB C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing facing, spear in outer hand, resting inner hand on grounded shield, standard between them; BSIS* in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
1,48 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VII Siscia 266; Sear 16895
Commentary:
rare; olive grey and brownish patina with some minor breaks
History:
Aurelius Victor writes in his Historiae abbreviatae (known as Caesares) that Delmatius was raised to the rank of Caesar against the will of the military.
Article Number:
009-09-07-45261