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Constantius II; AE2 Siscia; Victory crowning emperor holding labarum
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Description
Constantius II (337 – 361 AD). AE2 Siscia mint 350/351 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right, A behind / HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS; emperor standing left, holding labarum and sceptre, being crowned by Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm frond, III in left field; ASIS (crescent) in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,06 |
| Grade: | F/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 304 |
| Commentary: | light olive-green patina, worn obverse dye |
Historical Context
"In hoc signo victor eris" is the Latin translation of the Greek "En toútō níka" (in this, be victorious) - allegedly from the vision of Constantine before the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD.
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