Description: Constans (Caesar, 333 - 337 AD). AE3, Siscia mint 334-335 AD. FL CONSTANTIS BEA C; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers facing each other, each holding spear and shield set on ground; two standards between them; •ASIS•.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 2.2 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: RIC VII Siscia 238

Commentary: rare; dark grey patina

History: Constans was widely accused of "indulging in great vices" (homosexuality) which reagrding the fact that he as the only son of Constantine the Great has not been married may actually be true.

Article Number: 014-03-08-44287