Constans 337 - 350 A.D.
Coin Description | Constans, AE 17 mm, Grade?? , the coin is very well centered and and shows almost perfect detail, RBC 381, RIC VIII Siscia 87. |
Obverse | The portrait is of Constans a rosetta diademed, draped and cuirassed 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 a labarum, each holding an 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 reads ASIS meaning the first officina (Alpha) of the Siscia mint the crescent is a mint series mark. |
The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Constans the Dutiful and Wise Augustus who honors the army. |