Ancient Roman silver Siliqua of Constantius II / Constantinople
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This is a nice ancient Roman silver Siliqua of emperor Constantius II struck between 351-355 AD.
Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS PF AVG "Our Lord Constantius Pious Fortunate August" - pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right
Reverse: VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX "vows (prayers) on the Thirtieth anniversary (of the emperor's rule), and for his (anticipated) Fortieth anniversary" in four lines within the wreath.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Siliqua
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 337 - 361 AD. (this coin was minted between 351 - 355 AD)
MINTMARK: C.IA (iota alpha) for the 11th Officina at Constantinople
SIZE: 19.5mm dia
WEIGHT: 2.10 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC-102, Cohen 341
PROVENANCE: Private collection Oslo, Norway.
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Avon, United Kingdom