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Ruler: | Constantius II as Eastern Augustus (minted by Vetranio) | ||||
Reigned: | Caesar 324-337 AD: Augustus 337-361 AD | ||||
Denomination: | Heavy Billon Maiorina | ||||
Mint: | Siscia | ||||
Date of Issue: | 350 AD | ||||
Obverse: | Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, "A" behind, star in front. "DN. CONSTAN-TIVS P.F. AVG." | ||||
Reverse: |
Constantius standing left, holding labarum in right hand and spear in left, being crowned by Victory. "HOC SIGNO VICTORERIS" | ||||
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Reference: | RIC VIII 286, RCVM 18203 | ||||
Weight: | 4.8 gms | Nominal Weight: | 4.6 - 5.1 gms | ||
Diameter: | 21.5 mm | ||||
Comment: | The reverse legend "HOC SIGNO VICTORERIS" ('by this sign you shall conquer') refers to the vision of Constantine the Great before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. | ||||
CONSTANTIUS II (Flavius Julius Constantius)
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