Constantius II 337-361 A.D.
Coin Description | Constantius II, AE 17mm, Grade ??, The coin is very well centered however the metal is extremely thin. RIC VIII Thessalonica 99, RBC 398, VM 81. |
Obverse | The portrait is of Constantius II a diademed and draped bust looking right. The legend reads CONSTANTIVS PF AVG meaning: CONSTANTIVS (his name) PF (Pius Felix / Dutiful and Wise) AVG Augustus which defines him as the emperor. The legend is broken which is a sign of the highest respect and signifies him as the senior Augustus. |
Reverse | Two victories standing facing each other holding wreaths. The legend reads VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN which translates as Victoriae Dominorum Augustorum Que Nostrorum which means Victory to our lords and emperors. The double letters are all implying plurals for the two emperors who where ruling at the time )Constantius II and his brother Constans). |
Mint | The exergue reads SMTSΔ meaning SM (Sacred Moneta / Sacred Money) TS for the mint of Thessalonika (present day Salonika, Greece) and Δ for Delta the 4th workshop or officina of the city. This coin was produced between 340 and 348 but according to RBC there where no bronze coins minted at the Thessalonica mint between 338 and 346 thus this coin was minted in either 347 or 348 A.D. |
The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Victory to our lords and emperors, a tribute to both the ruling emperors. |