Constantius II; AE3 Siscia; emperor with labarum and sceptre
Description:
Constantius II (337 - 361 AD). AE3 Siscia mint 350-361 AD. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor standing half-left, holding labarum with chi-rho on banner, and transverse sceptre in left arm; ASIS in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
1,84 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC VIII Siscia 293/355/386 (struck at different times)
Commentary:
scarce; grey-brown patina
History:
In April 350 AD the rebels Magnentius and Vetranio sent an embassy to the court of Constantius II seeking their recognition and partition of the empire.
Article Number:
036-02-06-44365