Rare Left Facing VF Constans as Aug. *
$18.00 
08/22/99,

LATE ROMAN EMPIRE: Constans, as Caesar 333-337. Third Son of
Constantine I and Fausta, born about AD 320, died AD 350.

 [Constans - Two Soldiers/One Standard Reverse Coin Image]

Bronze AE4, Minted at Cyzicus during the period AD 337-340, 16 mm. Diameter.

Obverse: CONSTA-NS PF AVG, laurel and rosette diadem, left
facing, draped and cuirassed bust of Constans.

Reverse: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS, SMKS in exergue. Two soldiers
standing facing one another, each holding reversed spear and
resting hand on shield; between them one standard.

Reference: A great portrait bust of Constans. Listed as Sear
#3970v, RIC VIII Cyzicus #13 (RIC Rarity - "R").

Grade: VF+/F+ with crowded legends. Outstanding detail in the
diadem and hair as well as the cuirassing. Some strike weakness
and/or die wear seen on the reverse. Even light brown patina over
all surfaces.