148: Rome. Constantius II, 337-361. Gold Solidus 
Closed at:US $6,750.00
May-26-08 10:00:00 PDT   
Seller:i-lgoldbergcoinsandcollectibles

Constantius II, 337-361. Gold Solidus (4.44 g), Antioch 
mint, struck 355-361 AD. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed 
bust of Constantius II facing, holding spear and shield 
ornamented with a charging horseman. 
Reverse: Roma, seated facing on left, and Constantinopolis 
on right, both supporting round shield inscribed VOT / XXX / 
MVLT / XXXX; GLORIA REIPVBLICAE
Mintmark SMANI. 
RIC 165; C. 112; Depeyrot 11/1; Fr-866. 

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