| Constantius II
(337-361 A.D.) - AE3 Half-Centenionalis -
17.78 mm, 2.54gr |
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| Obverse - DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius, his pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, EV in left field, BSIRM in Exergue. Helmeted soldier advancing left, with shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman. Horseman 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
Sirmium (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia) in 354 or 355 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Sirmium, p388, nr. 50, obverse Cs1, reverse FH3b 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 463a9CS Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p76, .nr 1607 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p300, nr 100 Quality: Fine- |
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