Constantius II; AE2 Arles; soldier leading barbarian
80,00 €
Description
Constantius II (337 – 361 AD). AE2, Arles mint. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe in right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; helmeted soldier, holding spear, leading barbarian from hut under tree, PARL in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,46 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 108 |
| Commentary: | rare mint for the type; olive patina with contrasting deposits, well centered, good details |
Historical Context
Constantius II had a great interest in matters of faith and spent a great deal of his reign calling Church councils, in the result bankrupting the courier service.
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