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Ancient Roman Coinage of Constantius II
ROMAN EMPIRE
CONSTANTIUS II
337- 361 AD, as Emperor
Son of CONSTANTINE the Great
AE3 nummus 2.46gm 16mm. Antioch Mint, Struck September 337 - late 347 AD.
Obverse: CONSTANTIVS AVG ~ Translation: Constantius Augustus (Constans Augustus), Constantius II pearl diademed head right.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS ~ Glory of the Army in Latin. Two soldiers helmeted, each holding spear and shield, one military standard between-- standard with three badges and surmounted by a banner with a dot • and dots to either side of the banner; Antioch mintmark SMANA (Sacra Moneta ANtioch Officina A [First]) in exergue.
Ref. RIC VIII Antioch 54.
Choice Very Fine ~ Black olive patina -- nicer and more attractive in hand~small coin shown greatly enlarged!
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