Ancient Rome - AD 337-361 Constantius II AR Heavy Siliqua NGC MS★ Ex. Kern/Robbins Collections
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3819732012
Constantius II (337-361 CE). AR heavy siliqua. Sirmium mint, 351-355 CE. Obverse: D N ONSTANTIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing to right. Reverse: VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX in four lines within wreath, with SIRM in exergue. RIC 17. RSC 342. This dramatic ancient work of numismatic art was struck on an extremely broad flan from dies of highly refined style, and adorned with attractive multi-colored patina on both sides. Dramatic flan crack from the middle of coin down to rim at 6:00 is visible on both sides.
Presumed bust of Constantius II, from an exhibition at the Colosseum from 2013. Photo: Wikimedia.org.
| Grading Service | NGC |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | MS61 |
| Ancient Year Range | 301-400 AD |
| Denom Type | Ancient |
| Numeric Denomination | AR Heavy Siliqua |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Uncirculated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 5/5 |
| Grade Add On | STAR |
| Holder Type | N/A |
