| Constantius II
(337-361 A.D.) - AE3 1/2 Centenionalis -
17.54mm, 2.48gr |
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| Obverse - DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius, his pearl diademed and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, M in left field, Beta SISD in Exergue. Helmeted soldier advancing left, with shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman. Horseman is wearing a wide-brimmed, short-tipped helmet, turns to face soldier and extends arm towards soldier, shield on ground at right. |
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| Minted at the 2nd officina in
Siscia (Sisak, Croatia) between 15 November 355 and summer 361 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Siscia, p377, nr 372, obverse Cs1 Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p338, nr. 4010, variety Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 464b15CS Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p71, .nr 1236 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p300, nr 100 Quality: Fine+ |
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