Constantius II, 337-361, AE3

Constantius II, AE3, reign 337-361 AD, minted under the authority of Constantius II. The coin has a weight of 2.66g. The obverse features the inscription "FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C" with a left-facing portrait of Constantius II adorned in military attire and a laurel diadem. The reverse bears the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS," depicting two soldiers standing on either side of two standards. The strike is well-centered with clear details on both obverse and reverse. This coin is referenced as RIC VII Antioch 88.

Historically significant, this coin was minted during a period of political consolidation and military activity in the Roman Empire under Constantius II. His reign was marked by efforts to maintain unity in the face of internal and external pressures, including the promotion of Christianity. The imagery of soldiers and standards on the reverse symbolizes the military strength and stability that Constantius II aimed to project during his rule.