Constantius II; AE3 Siscia; emperor with captive

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SKU: 006-03-08-44149

Description

Constantius II (337 – 361 AD). AE3, Siscia mint 350 AD. D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGVSTORVM; emperor in military dress, standing right holding spear and globe, kicking a captive; ASIS in ex.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE19
Weight [g]: 1,88
Grade: aVF/VF
Attribution: RIC VIII Siscia 295
Commentary: rare; dark olive grey patina, sharp reverse

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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