Constantius II, 337-361 AE2 Treveri circa 348-350, Æ 22.00 mm., 5.08 g.
Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. Constantius standing l. on galley, holding labarum and phoenix on globe; to r., Victory sits on stern. In exergue, TRS. RIC 214.

Brown tone and About Extremely fine

Acquired from St James's Auctions (since professionally conserved);

Ex Compton Dundon Hoard, found in Somerset, 2017. Submitted for consideration as Treasure and recorded by the British Museum. A selection was acquired by the Museum of Somerset. PAS ID: GLO-574C93.

Compton Dundon Hoard of Late Roman Coins. In 2017 an important hoard of Roman coins was found in the village of Compton Dundon in Somerset, the exact location has been kept secret, but the hoard is known as “The Compton Dundon Hoard”. The hoard consisted of 564 base metal coins of the denomination “Nummus”, previously termed “Centenionalis”. Importantly a large part of the hoard consisted of coins of the usurper Emperor Magnentius and his brother Decentius (AD 350-53). The hoard was recorded as GLO-574C93 and declared as treasure and a selection was acquired by the Museum of Somerset after being recorded and partially cleaned by the British Museum. The Christogram coins of the usurper Emperors are one of the most demonstrative of the Christian faith within Roman coinage. This the hoard (lot 1 – 34) is offered for sale in its “Museum cleaned condition” ready to be finally conserved and improved. CD references are those used by the British Museum in the identification listing.