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Constans, 337-350. Siliqua (Silver, 20 mm, 3.14 g, 12 h), Antiochia, circa 340. Pearl-diademed head of Constans to right. Rev. VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X in four lines within laurel wreath; in exergue, ANT. RIC -. RSC -. Of the highest rarity, one of only two known examples. Flan crack and with light cleaning scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, ex Naumann E-Auction 48, 20 November 2016, 657.
This type forms a group with RIC VIII 35 and 36, both attributed in RIC VIII to Constantius II. However, Ramskold (pers. com.) suggests that the 'VOTIS / XX / MVLTIS / XXX' and 'VOTIS / XV / MVLTIS / XX' legends are for Constantine II and Constantius II, respectively. The legend 'VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X' must be for Constans, whose quinquennalia began on 25 December 337. The diadem indicates a slightly later date, and medallions celebrating the quinquennalia of Constans, such as RIC VIII Thessalonica 45, should be dated to 340 or later.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, ex Naumann E-Auction 48, 20 November 2016, 657.
This type forms a group with RIC VIII 35 and 36, both attributed in RIC VIII to Constantius II. However, Ramskold (pers. com.) suggests that the 'VOTIS / XX / MVLTIS / XXX' and 'VOTIS / XV / MVLTIS / XX' legends are for Constantine II and Constantius II, respectively. The legend 'VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X' must be for Constans, whose quinquennalia began on 25 December 337. The diadem indicates a slightly later date, and medallions celebrating the quinquennalia of Constans, such as RIC VIII Thessalonica 45, should be dated to 340 or later.