Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.37 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis, 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 / CONS 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; below shield, wreath. Depeyrot 3/4. RIC 96. Well struck and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.

From the collection of a retired senior air force officer.