★ A Sirmium-style portrait of Constantius II in exceptional condition ★

Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.42 g, 7 h), Sirmium, 355-360. FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a horseman spearing a fallen foe, over his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / (pellet-in-crescent)SIRM Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX. Depeyrot 7/1. RIC 9. A wonderful example with the typical skinny Sirmium-style portrait. Minor bump on the edge, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a retired senior air force officer and from the J. Melchione Collection, ex Goldberg 70, 4 September 2012, 3412.