Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted June 18, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 18, 2023 He was the best of the Constantinians, in my opinion. He allegedly had towering rages, but who hasn't? I know I had one after my Amazon package was soaked this week (the contents survived). The Roman army was definitely mauled (Mursa) during his watch, but unless he ignored Magnentius, I guess he didn't have much of a choice. I don't think I have any photographed examples. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topcat7 Posted June 18, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 18, 2023 (edited) In the interest of 'sharing' coins, I, (like everyone else), have more Constantius II coins than I can count, but here is one that is pleasing to my eye. CONSTANTIUS II RIC VII Heraclea 84b Edited June 19, 2023 by Topcat7 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted June 19, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 His well-known "soldier spearing fallen horseman" type from the coin reform of 348 began as a large AE2, but within ten years became much smaller: The one from Antioch on the left is 25-23 mm. The one on the right, also from Antioch, has the same design, but is only 17 mm. The large one is dated by RIC to 350 and the small one to 355-361. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 19, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2023 Just realised after looking for a coin to post in another thread, I have another Constantius II FEL TEMP in my "green collection" Constantius II AE follis. D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, globe in hand / FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, Emperor, bare-headed and in military dress standing, holding standard with chi-rho on banner in his right hand, resting left hand on shield, two bound captives wearing Phrygian helmets kneeling, leaning to the left before him, star in left field. Mintmark SMNS 21mm, 3.62gr. RIC Nicomedia 71 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Towner Posted June 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 19, 2023 As long as you're showing FEL TEMP REPARATIO fallen horseman types here's a not so great (to say the least) Constantius II variation from Aquileia with the LXXII "mark of value" in the field: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenickelguy Posted June 19, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 19, 2023 Constantius II GLORIA EXERCITVS AE-3 from Constantinople 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrbguy Posted June 21, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 21, 2023 When you come late to the party it is incumbent upon the guest to bring some extra gifts. I hope my offerings here will suffice. First the bronze, then the silver. Aquilea AE3 (15mm) (RIC VIII 72)CONSTANT-IVS PF AVG rosette diadem, rightVICTOR-IA AVGG Victory adv left holding wreath [exergue: AQS] Rome (23x24mm) (RIC VIII 145) DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG lg head, rosette diadem, cuirassed with arm holding orb [A in left field]GLORIA ROMANORVM mounted soldier spearing captive kneeling in appeal, star above [exergue: R B] The delineation of the arm and hand holding the orb on the obverse is quite distinctive. Siscia (23x24mm) (RIC VIII 280)DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG pearl diadem w/sing rosette, face r. [A in left field]CONCORDIA - MILITVM emperor? stg face L holding christogram standards; [A in left field] [exergue: .<gamma>SIS*] The lack of armament on the standing figure suggests this is not a soldier but the emperor himself. FEL TEMP REPARATIO group of three types Thessalonika (22mm) (RIC VIII 168var)DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG pearl diadem w/sing rosette, dr. cuir. facing r.FTR Emp stands in barque holding christogram labarum in l. and in r. holds stork atop globe; Victory seated behind [<gamma> in L field: dot in r field] [exergue: *TS<delta>] If they had tried to add any more detail to this reverse type, I think the boat would have sunk. Cyzicus (21mm) RIC VIII 75DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG pearl diadem w/sing rosette, dr. cuir., holding orb facing L.FTR Emp stands facing two captives holding christogram labarum to L. and in l hand holds shield [unknown feature in r field behind] [exergue: *SMK<delta>] It is not clear that the hat-like feature behind the standing figure is a discontinuous rendering of the neck-sash being worn or something unrelated. Antioch (23x25mm) RIC VIII 135DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG pearl diadem w/sing rosette, dr. cuir. facing r.FTR Soldier spearing falling horseman in back [<gamma> in L field] [exergue: ANB] In the late 1990s the appearance of this design opened up (again) a question about the early use of stirrups in the fourth century. Siliquae: For these coins I prefer the listings by Cathy King in "Seaby: Roman Silver Coins", vol.5. (Seaby number in parentheses) The first three are a sequence of vota pieces for Vota XX // XXV // and XXX Constantinople (18x19mm) (70b)RIC59 CONSTANTIVS AVG (laureate) // Vota VOT XX MVLT XXX [exergue: C.<gamma>] (I think on this coin someone in antiquity stuck the Emperor in the eye, and not necessarily to test the metal) Nicomedia (19x21mm) (340e)RIC41DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG long neck // Vota VOTIS XXV MULTIS XXX [exergue: SMN] For some reason there was an entire sequence of these with the long neck on the obverse. Sirmium (19x20mm) (342-3e)RIC15DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG // Vota VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX [exergue: SIRM] Lugdunum (Lyons) (18x?mm) DN CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG rosette diadem, draped cuirassed rightVICTORIA DD NN AVG [exergue: LVG] [The smaller size is indicative of a half siliqua. Constantinople (20x21mm) (12a)RIC18 [Anepigraphic] rosette diadem, looking up, rightCONSTANT-I-VS AVGVSTVS [exergue: C.<gamma>] The angle of the neck to chin is much greater than normally seen, suggesting an upturned head. This coin has been positioned so that the obverse and reverse are at 12 o'clock with respect to each other. The result is that the head is not fully erect as one might find otherwise. When positioned so that the contour of the neck is more upright, the upward gaze has the quality of "eyes to heaven". An entire set of these siliquae was produced with the effigies of Constantine, Constantine II, Constantius, and Constans, all apparently at the same time. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrefn Posted June 21, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) My Constantius II solidi. @lrbguy, wow. 1.) Constantius the second 337 to 361 A.D. As Caesar, 325 to 326 A.D. anepigraphic gold solidus of Nikomedia. Issued for Constantine I vincennial celebration. Plain diadem on head to right, gazing to heaven, no legend/Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. RIC. 113.. Choice XF plus. Very rare. Purchased 3/00 from Nick Economopoulos 2.) Solidus, Constantius II, of Antioch. 337 to 361 AD. Obverse three-quarter facing bust with spear over shoulder and shield/reverse Roma andConstantinopolis seated. GLORIA REI PUBLICAE Between them a shield with VOT XXX MULT XXXX. In exergue SMANB(dot) Auctioned or sold by Stack’s in October 20, 1960 for $45. Purchased in New York City from Tom Cederlind in 1992. Portrait of astonishing quality. REV shows Roma and Constantinopolis seated, the latter with her foot resting on a galley with three oars. This clear engraving allows one to identify the projecting trio of oars in later solidi with Constantinopolis, on which the galley otherwise lacks detail. Edited June 21, 2023 by Hrefn Typo, addendum 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted June 22, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 22 hours ago, lrbguy said: When you come late to the party it is incumbent upon the guest to bring some extra gifts. I hope my offerings here will suffice. First the bronze, then the silver. @lrbguy, you are "Late Roman Bronze Guy". Nice coins! The silver is excellent, too. There is a lot to be said for collecting late Roman bronzes. Here is one more of Constantius II: 21 mm. 3.80 grams. FEL TEMP REPARATIO Emperor on horseback galloping right spearing two kneeling foes N in left field RЄ in exergue RIC VIII Rome 154 "R2" "348-350" Sear V 18221 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romancollector Posted June 24, 2023 · Member Share Posted June 24, 2023 I have only one coin of Constantius II, my AR Miliarense from the Thessalonica mint 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentinian Posted June 24, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Romancollector said: I have only one coin of Constantius II, my AR Miliarense from the Thessalonica mint If you have to have only one, that's a great one! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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