Constantius II; AE2 Nicomedia; emperor with captives
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Description
Constantius II (324 – 361 AD). AE2 Nicomedia mint 348-350 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; emperor stands left, labarum in right, left on shield, two bound captives before in pointed hats, star left, SMNΓ in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,62 |
| Grade: | gVF/gVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII 71 |
| Commentary: | dark grey-brown patina, excellent details, well centered |
Historical Context
In 351 AD Constantius II fought against the usurper Magnentius in the Battle of Mursa Major - one of the bloodiest battles in any Roman civil war, with losses over 50,000 on both sides.
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