Constantius; AE3 Alexandria; emperor with globe and spear
Description:
Constantius II (337 - 361 AD). AE3 Alexandria mint 355-361 AD. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SPES REIPVBLICE; emperor standing left holding globe and spear; ALEΓ in ex.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
2,14 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Alexandria 87
Commentary:
actually scarce; chocolate brown patina
History:
Constantius, though younger than his brother Constantine II, was probably the driving force behind the massacres of 337 AD and gained the most valuable part of the empire.
Article Number:
002-04-02-45412