Æ In the name of Constantius II, Horseman facing up, soldier above horse

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year351-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.06 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) B/Imit#cf. 32, RIC VIII#cf. 152, Göbl Antike#cf. 2642
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N CONS - THA TS IIC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Constantius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Constantius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionSoldier spearing fallen horseman, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKKKCCC - I CCCC
(Translation: [Felicitas Temporum Reparatio] [Happy times are restored])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (351-425) CCCC - I behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) CCCC - II behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) CIIC - X behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) ISHSI - H behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) ISHSI - Nothing behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) OOO - I behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) SHZH - H behind bust (horizontal); imitating uncertain mint -
Catalog ID6084780380
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