Constantius II; AE3 Siscia; emperor with captive
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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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