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Ancient Roman Coin of Constans as Caesar
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CONSTANS
333-337 AD
as Caesar (Prince) and
Constantine the Great, as Emperor
Constans, Youngest Son of Constantine the Great
VERY RARE ~ RATED R2 in RIC
Æ4/Nummus. 1.91g. 17mm (This is a small coin ~ compare US dime at 17.9mm).
Constantinople mint. Struck c. 336-337 AD.
Obverse: FL CONSTANS NOB CAES ~ Unabridged legend: Flavius Constans Nobilissimus Caesar.
Translation: Flavius Constans Most Noble Caesar, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left seen frontally.
Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS, (Glory of the Army in latin), two soldiers holding spears and shields, two standards between them, mintmark CONSIA exergue--Constantinople mint mark.
RIC VII 140 Constantinople, Rated rarity "R2" (Very Rare) in RIC.
Very Fine, Caramel color brown patina. This is a small coin greatly enlarged and nicer in hand--slightly curved bend. This is a small coin greatly enlarged and very attractive in hand.
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