Constantius II; AE3 Antioch; phoenix on globe
65,00 €
Description
Constantius II (337 – 361 AD). AE3, Antioch mint 348-350 AD. DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG ; pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / FEL TEMP REPARATIO; radiate phoenix standing right on globe, star in right field, crescent and three stars on the globe, ANE in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,50 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC VIII 129 |
| Commentary: | olive-grey patina with light contrasting deposits, sharp details |
Historical Context
Due to the themes of death and resurrection, phoenix was adopted as a symbol in early Christianity, as an analogy of Christ’s death and resurrection.
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