Constantius; AE3 Alexandria; emperor with globe and spear
80,00 €
Description
Constantius II (337 – 361 AD). AE3 Alexandria mint 355-361 AD. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SPES REIPVBLICE; emperor standing left holding globe and spear; ALEΓ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,14 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII Alexandria 87 |
| Commentary: | actually scarce; chocolate brown patina |
Historical Context
Constantius, though younger than his brother Constantine II, was probably the driving force behind the massacres of 337 AD and gained the most valuable part of the empire.






