Description

Constantius II, 337–361 AD

Scarce bust left with globe variety.

AE2/3 Bronze, Thessalonica mint, 3rd officina, 348–350 AD

Obv: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding globe in right hand.

Rev: FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO, Soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman who is wearing Phrygian cap, reaching backwards.

Exergue: TESГ

Weight: 3.4 g

Diameter: 20.65 mm

Reference: RIC VIII Thessalonica 120; LRBC 1684

Condition: Good Very Fine / Near EF. Attractive brown patina with earthen highlights. Sharp strike, full legends and mintmark. The "fallen horseman" details are excellent.