Roman Empire Constantius II AD 355-357 AV Solidus Good Extremely Fine; well-centred and lustrous, boasting impressive detail
ROMAN EMPIRE. Constantius II.
Gold solidus, AD 355-357. Rome.
Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with floral pattern topped by star. Rev: GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Roma, helmeted and draped, seated facing, and Constantinopolis, turreted and draped, seated left, holding sceptre and resting right foot on prow; they support between them a shield inscribed VOT XXX MVLT XXXX in four lines; RSMS(palm) in exergue.Good Extremely Fine; well-centred and lustrous, boasting impressive detail.
Reference: RIC VIII-293; Depeyrot-14/1.
Rarity: Exceptionally Rare with this obv. shield design; no other examples found on either CoinArchives or OCRE.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 4.49 g.
Composition: Gold.
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ROMAN EMPIRE. Constantius II.
Gold solidus, AD 355-357. Rome.
Obv: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with floral pattern topped by star. Rev: GLORIA REIPVBLICAE, Roma, helmeted and draped, seated facing, and Constantinopolis, turreted and draped, seated left, holding sceptre and resting right foot on prow; they support between them a shield inscribed VOT XXX MVLT XXXX in four lines; RSMS(palm) in exergue.Good Extremely Fine; well-centred and lustrous, boasting impressive detail.
Reference: RIC VIII-293; Depeyrot-14/1.
Rarity: Exceptionally Rare with this obv. shield design; no other examples found on either CoinArchives or OCRE.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 4.49 g.
Composition: Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.