Constantius II
(337-361 A.D.) - AE3 1/2 Centenionalis -
17.50mm, 2.60gr |
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Obverse - DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius, his pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP-REPARATIO Helmeted soldier advancing left, with shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman. Horseman is bare-headed, turns to face soldier and extends arm (reaches) towards soldier. (FH type 3) ALEA in Exergue. |
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Minted at the 1st officina (A) in Alexandria (Egypt) approximately 354 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Alexandria, p544, nr 80, variation with bare-headed horseman. Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage" (LRBC), Part II, p103, .nr 2844. Voetter, Otto, "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiser, Kaiserinnen und Caesaren von Diocletianus bis Romulus, Katalog der hinterlassenen Sammlung und Aufzeichnung des Herrn Paul Gerin" (Voetter-Gerin), Alexandria, Constantius II, p29, nr 28. Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D." (Failmezger), nr 463a29CS. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II), p1022, nr.1796 variety (B10, O19, R017, T099, M1) Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p338, nr. 4010, variety from Alexandria mint Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p300, nr 100 Quality: Very Fine- Rarity: C2 |