Æ In the name of Constantius II, Plain staffs

Issuer Uncertain Germanic tribes
Year 350-425
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Solidus (circa 301-750)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.91 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#–, B/Imit#cf. 31, Göbl Antike#cf. 2643
Obverse description Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CSXOS - OVSIVSVC
(Translation: [Dominus Noster Constantius Perpetuus Augustus] [Our Lord, Constantius, perpetual August])
Reverse description Person holding two staffs and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MXXO - OIIOW OX·
(Translation: [Concordiae Militum] [Harmony of the military])
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (350-425) OX· - Imitating Lugdunum/Lyon mint -
Numisquare ID 1745417760
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