| Constantius II
(337-361 A.D.) - AE3 Half-Centenionalis -
17.42 mm, 2.73gr |
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| Obverse - DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius, his pearl diademed and draped bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, dot M dot in left field, SMK? in Exergue. Helmeted soldier advancing left, with shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman. Horseman is bare-headed, turns to face soldier and extends left arm, shield on ground at right. |
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| Minted in Cyzicus (Balkiz, Turkey) between 355 and 361
A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Cyzicus, p499, nr. 115, obverse Cs1, bust D3 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 464b30CS Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p97, .nr 2502 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p300, nr 100 Quality: Fine- |
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