Constantius II, 337-361, AE3

Constantius II, AE3, 337-361 CE, weight 2.33g, typical diameter 17mm. The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Constantius II with the inscription "FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C." The reverse displays the inscription "GLORIA EXERCITVS" and typically depicts two soldiers standing with spears and shields, flanking a single military standard. This coin is struck in Antioch as referenced by RIC VII Antioch 88.

Constantius II was the son of Constantine the Great and reigned as Roman Emperor from 337 to 361 CE. His era was marked by the continuation of his father’s policies, the consolidation of the empire’s frontiers, and efforts to promote Christianity. Coins bearing the "GLORIA EXERCITVS" reverse highlight the importance placed on the Roman military during a period of intense internal and external challenges, emphasizing the emperor's role as a commander-in-chief and guardian of the Roman state.