Constantine II; AE3 Antioch; two soldiers and standard
Description:
Constantine II (Caesar: 316 - 337 AD). AE3, Antioch mint, 330 - 333 AD. CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C; laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers on either side of two standards, SMANΘ in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,46 g
Grade:
gVF/gVF
Attribution:
SR-3951v (4th ed); RIC VII 87
Commentary:
dark green patina, great details, well centered
History:
Constantine II was the eldest of three brothers who divided the empire after the purge of 337 AD - a fact which brought him to war with his younger brother Constans.
Article Number:
037-11-05-41652