Constans (Caesar 335-337 A.D.)
- AE3 - 18.69mm, 2.74g |
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Obverse
- FL CONSTANS NOB CAES Constans, his laureate draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse
- GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, R*P in Exergue Two helmeted soldiers, standing, looking at one another, holding spear and reasting hand on shield set on the ground, between them two standards. |
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Minted at officina P in Rome in 335 or 336 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 7 (RIC), Rome, p341, nr. 367, obverse legend 9, bust B4. Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage" (LRBC), Part I, p15, nr 553. Voetter, Otto, "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiser, Kaiserinnen und Caesaren von Diocletianus bis Romulus, Katalog der hinterlassenen Sammlung und Aufzeichnung des Herrn Paul Gerin" (Voetter-Gerin), Antiochia, Constans, p45?, nr. 19?. Suarez, R., "ERIC II - The Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC II), p988, nr.1051, (B26, O13, R11, T40, M10) Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 7, p414, nr 71. Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D." (Fm), nr 398CN Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p297, nr 47, variety with ol/2. Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiserzeit", 2e Auflage (Kampmann), p438?, nr. 146.59?. Quality: Very Fine+ Rarity: R2 |