Constantius II; AE Centenionalis, Treveri; Chi-Rho
Description:
Constantius II (337 - 361 AD). AE Centenionalis, Treveri mint 353 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SALVS AVG NOSTRI; large Chi-Rho, A-W flanking.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
3,98 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VIII 332
Commentary:
rare; good details, dark patina, tight flan
History:
This coin is associated with the revolt of Poemenius against the usurper brothrs Magnentius and Decentius and uses their reverse with the first large Christian symbol on any Roman coin.
Article Number:
024-04-05-44365