Watch List notes:

Commemorative Series in the name Constantinopolis, 348. Medallion (Bronze, 16 mm, 1.62 g, 6 h), struck under Constantius II, Rome, 1st officina (P), c. 348. CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS Pearl-diademed and draped bust of Constantinopolis to right. Rev. P - R Pax standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse scepter in left. Cf. LRBC 612. RIC VIII 105 (R4). Extremely rare and interesting. Hairline flan crack, otherwise, about extremely fine.


This attractive little 'medalet' must have been made for the festivities held in Rome in 348 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Rome's foundation, similar to those struck a century earlier by Philip I. This time, of course, provision was made for Rome's sister-city, Constantinople. Pieces like this would have been tossed to the crowds.