Constans 337 - 350 A.D.
Coin Description | Constans, AE 16 mm, Grade?? , the coin's surface is very pitted. |
Obverse | The portrait is of Constans a laureate bust looking right. The legend reads CONSTANS PF AVG meaning: CONSTANS (his name) PF (Pius Felix / Dutiful and Wise) AVG Augustus which defines him as being the emperor. The legend is broken which is a sign of the highest respect and signifies him as the senior Augustus |
Reverse | Two soldiers standing on either side of military standard, each holding inverted spear (signifying peace) and shield. The legend reads GLORIA EXERCITVS which translates as "Glory of the Army" or "Glory to the Army". |
Mint | The exergue is unfortunately unreadable. |
The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Constans the Dutiful and Wise Augustus who honors the army. |