Constantius II, as Augustus (AD 337-361). AV solidus (21mm, 4.47 gm, 12h). NGC MS S 5/5 - 4/5. Nicomedia, 4th officina, AD 351-355. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / GLORIA-REI-PVBLICAE, Roma (on left), enthroned facing, spear in left hand, and Constantinopolis (on right), enthroned left, right foot on prow, scepter in left hand, jointly holding between them with their right hands a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX; SMNЄ in exergue. RIC VIII 74. Sublime visual appeal with brilliant surfaces and razor-sharp details. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Price realized | 4'600 USD |
Starting price | 1'000 USD |