Constans; AE3 Rome; Two Victories
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, dot between Victories; RP in ex.
Diameter:
AE14 mm
Weight:
2,06 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SB 1966
Commentary:
rare; green patina, minor deposits
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:
003-01-04-45489