Constans
(337-350 A.D.) - AE4 - 15.80mm, 1.16gr |
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Obverse - CONSTANS-PF AVG Constans, his pearl and rosette diademed, and cuirassed bust in paludamentum right. |
Reverse - GLORI-A EXER-CITVS, Two helmeted soldiers standing facing, each holding an inverted spear, and leaning on a shield, one standard between them. SARL in Exergue. I in standard. |
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Minted at officina S in Arelatum
(Arles, France)
between April and spring 340 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Arles, p206, nr. 55, obverse Cn2, reverse GE(b) Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p334, nr 3970, variety Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 381iCN Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part I, p11, nr 440 Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p297, nr 51, variety with Ol/13 Quality: Fine- |