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CANCA-B163-2-12-299-RE

Metal Type:bronze

Issuing Authority: Constans, Flavius Julius (c. 323-Jan 350)

Weight:1.58 g

Diameter:15.92 mm

Mint:Arles (Settlement)

Date: 4-340 CE

Denomination: AE 15mm

Obverse Image Description:Bust of Constans draped and laureate, right. Border of dots.

Obverse Inscription:CONSTANS - (P F AVG)

Reverse Image Description:Two soldiers standing, facing each other, holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield. Between them, a standard. Border of dots.

Reverse Inscription:GLORI - A EXE[R - CITVS]. On standard, M. [P]AR[L] in exergue.

Attached People: Flavius Julius Constans (c. 323-Jan 350) - Authority - ancient John Bargrave (1610-1680) - Collector (major)

Bibliographic Source(s): The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume VIII..., page: 206, no. 52, notes: