Æ In the name of Constantius II, Horseman facing up, soldier flying to horse, short spear

€153,934.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year351-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.67 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) B/Imit#cf. 31, Göbl Antike#cf. 2643
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N - CON - OA - D AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Constantius Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Constantius, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionSoldier spearing fallen horseman, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[...]SIV OXNH
(Translation: [Felicitas Temporum Reparatio] [Happy times are restored])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (351-425) ·II· - Star on either side of bust; imitating uncertain mint -
ND (351-425) OXNH - Star behind bust; imitating uncertain mint -
Catalog ID6882474630
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