Constans; AE3 Siscia; soldiers with standard
65,00 €
Description
Constans (337 – 350 AD). AE3 Siscia mint 337-340 AD. CONSTANS P F AVG; rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing facing each other, each holding inverted spear in his outer hand and placing his inner on shield set on ground, between them, signum with Chi-Rho; BSIS dot within crescent in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,32 |
| Grade: | gVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII Siscia 99 |
| Commentary: | dark grey patina, sharp details |
Historical Context
Constans was assasinated seeking refuge in Castrum Helenae - a fortification named after his grandmother - thus fulfilling the prophecy saying that he would die "in the arms of his grandmother".
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