Constantius II AE Follis Soldiers With Standards Constantinople 330 AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin

Emperor: Constantius II
Status: Caesar
Denomination: AE Follis
Mint: Constantinople
Date: circa 330 AD
Reference: RIC VII 82
Size: 18.8 mm
Weight: 2.36 g

Obverse:
Legend: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Expanded: Flavius Julius Constantius Nobilissimus Caesar
Translation: Flavius Julius Constantius Most Noble Caesar
Description: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Constantius II facing left

Reverse:
Legend: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Expanded: Gloria Exercitus
Translation: The Glory of the Army
Description: Two soldiers standing facing each other each holding a spear and resting a shield on the ground two military standards between them exergue mintmark CONSS indicating the Constantinople mint

Description:
Struck shortly after the founding of Constantinople this GLORIA EXERCITVS type emphasizes the strength discipline and loyalty of the Roman army under the Constantinian dynasty. The double standard reverse celebrates military unity during the transitional period in which Constantius II served as Caesar. Constantinople folles of this early period are popular Collectors pieces especially when well centered with clear standards and mintmark.

Condition:
Very fine with sharp reverse detail. Guaranteed authentic.

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