| Constantius II
(337-361 A.D.) - AE2 Centenionalis -
23.05mm, 5.49gr |
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| Obverse - DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG Constantius, his pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. |
Reverse - FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Gamma in left field, SMKS in Exergue. Gamma in left field. Helmeted soldier advancing left, with shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground to right. Horseman is bearded and bare-headed; he turns to face soldier and extends right arm. |
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| Minted at the first officina in Cyzicus (Balkiz, Turkey)
between 350 and 352 A.D. Reference: Kent, J.P.C., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 8 (RIC), Cyzicus, p497, nr 92, obverse Cs1/D3, Reverse A Sear, David R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV 4th Revised Edition), p337, nr. 4003, variety from Cyzicus mint Failmezger, V., "Roman Bronze Coins From Paganism To Christianity 294-364 A.D.", nr 461b6CS Carson, R.A.G., Hill, P.V., & Kent, J.P.C., "Late Roman Bronze Coinage", Part II, p96, nr 2486. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins", p300, nr 90 Quality: Obverse: Very Fine+ / Reverse: Very Fine- |
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