Constantius II AE Antioch GLORIA EXERCITVS Soldiers One Standard 337AD Roman Coin

Emperor: Constantius II
Denomination: AE
Mint: Antioch 5th Officina
Date: 337 AD
Reference: RIC VII Antioch 62
Size: AE type
Weight: typical issue

Obverse: CONSTANTIVS AVG pearl diademed head of Constantius II right.

Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS two helmeted soldiers standing facing one another each holding spear and shield with one standard between them pellet on left of standard pellet on right of standard CONSE in exergue.

Description:
Certified authentic ancient artifact. Struck at Antioch soon after the death of Constantine the Great, this GLORIA EXERCITVS issue was part of a major imperial program meant to secure military loyalty for the sons of Constantine during the early consolidation of power. The pellets flanking the standard indicate a specific Antioch officina control series dating to the first decade of Constantius II’s rule. These coins circulated heavily through Syria Judaea and Asia Minor during a period of major administrative reorganization in the eastern empire.

Condition: Very Fine with clear mintmark and standard; lifetime authenticity guaranteed.