Constantius II; AE3 Alexandria; soldiers with standard
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Description
Constantius II (Augustus 337 – 361 AD). AE3 Alexandria mint, after April 340 AD. CONSTANTIVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA EXERCITVS, two soldiers standing facing, heads turns inwards to each other, each holding spear and leaning on shield, standard between them; SMALB in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,30 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII Alexandria 18; Sear 18007 |
| Commentary: | silverish-grey patina |
Historical Context
Constantius II ruled for 24 years, battled invasions and usurpers and became the sole ruler, yet the empire lost valuable resources and manpower in constant civil wars.
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