Constantius
II (337-361 A.D.) - AE3 - 18.23mm, 2.29gr |
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Obverse - FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C Constantius II, his laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. |
Reverse - PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES dot, Campgate with six rows, two turrets, no doors, star above. SMNB in Exergue |
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Minted at the 2nd officina in
Nicomedia (Izmit, Turkey) in 328 or 329 A.D. during his reign as
Caesar
under Constantine I Reference: Bruun, P.M., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 7 (RIC), Nicomedia, p626, nr 158, obv legend 8, bust B4 left. Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 354lCS Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part I, p26, .nr 1081 Van Meter, David, "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p299, nr 70 Quality: Very Fine |