Constantius II
(337-361 A.D.) - AE2 Centenionalis -
23.17mm, 4.06gr |
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Obverse - DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius, his pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Gamma in left field, SMHB in Exergue. Helmeted soldier advancing left, with shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman. Horseman is diademed, turns to face soldier and extends left arm behind him, shield on ground at right. |
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Minted at the 2nd officina in
Heraclea (Marmara
Ereglisi, Turkey) in 351 or 352 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Heraclea, p436, nr 82, obverse Cs1 Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p337, nr. 4003, variety Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 461b3CS Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p83, nr 1893 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p300, nr 90 Quality: Good |