Constans; AE3 Cyzicus; emperor with captives
100,00 €
Description
Constans (337 – 350 AD). AE3, Cyzicus mint 348-351 AD. DN CONSTANS PF AVG; diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; emperor in military dress, standing left, in right hand holding standard with cross, resting left hand on shield, in front two bound captives, kneeling facing, their heads turned towards one another.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,92 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 70 |
| Commentary: | scarce; olive-grey patina with contrasting light deposits, great details |
Historical Context
The homosexual Constans preferred his barbarian bodyguards, what offended his soldiers and led ultimately to the revolt of Magnentius and Constans' death.
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