Constans; AE3 Rome; two Victories
120,00 €
Description
Constans (337 – 350 AD). AE3, Rome mint. DN FL CONSTANS AVG, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICT-ORIAE DD AVGG Q dot NN, two Victories each holding palm branches; one standing left holding wreaths inwards, the other walking right towards her, holding her wreath outwards, RP in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | BI31 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,46 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | SB 1966 |
| Commentary: | rare; olive-grey patina with light sandy deposits, ragged flan, good 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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