Constantius II; AE3 Siscia; emperor with captive
Description:
Constantius II (337 - 361 AD). AE3, Siscia mint 350 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM; emperor in military dress, standing right holding spear and globe, kicking a captive; ASIS in ex.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
1,88 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Siscia 295
Commentary:
rare; dark olive grey patina, sharp reverse
History:
Constantius II had a great interest in matters of faith and spent a great deal of his reign calling church councils, in the result bankrupting the courier service.
Article Number:
006-03-08-44149