Watch List notes:

Constantius II, 337-361. Solidus (Gold, 21 mm, 4.55 g, 12 h), Rome, 355-360. FL IVL CONST-ANTVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing, his head turned slightly to right, holding spear in his right hand and with a shield, decorated with a star, over his left shoulder. Rev. GLORIA REI PVBLICAE / •RSMЄ• Roma, helmeted, seated facing on the left, and Constantinopolis, turreted, seated to left with her right foot on prow on the right, holding between them a shield inscribed VOT / XXX / MVLT / XXXX. Depeyrot -, cf. 12/1 (differing mintmark and unlisted officina). RIC -, cf. 290 (differing mintmark and unlisted officina). Apparently unpublished. A magnificent piece with a lovely reddish tone and a superb portrait. Extremely fine.


From the collection of a retired senior air force officer, ex Triton XVII, 7 January 2014, 798.