Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XXI 24-25 Mar 2021
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Constantius II AV Solidus. Thessalonica, AD 337-340. FL IVL CONSTANTIVS P F AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS EXERCITVM, Constantius standing to left in military attire, holding trophy on spear and resting hand on upright shield, two captives seated to either side below; TES in exergue. RIC VIII 32 var. (bust type); Depeyrot 4/6. 4.61g, 21mm, 5h.
Near Mint State. Extremely Rare.
From the Collection of GK, Ukrainian Emigrant;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 100, 29 May 2017, lot 657;
Ex Auktionen Müller Solingen, List 25, May 1979, no. 475.
This typical reverse type served to promote the military success of Constantius and the army at a time when he was campaigning relentlessly against incursions to the eastern borders from the Sassanid Empire of Shapur II. Several cities of Roman Mesopotamia were besieged by Shapur's army, though with little gain, and Constantius drove back the invasion after the successful Battle of Narasara.
Near Mint State. Extremely Rare.
From the Collection of GK, Ukrainian Emigrant;
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG, Auction 100, 29 May 2017, lot 657;
Ex Auktionen Müller Solingen, List 25, May 1979, no. 475.
This typical reverse type served to promote the military success of Constantius and the army at a time when he was campaigning relentlessly against incursions to the eastern borders from the Sassanid Empire of Shapur II. Several cities of Roman Mesopotamia were besieged by Shapur's army, though with little gain, and Constantius drove back the invasion after the successful Battle of Narasara.