CNG - Constantius II. Æ MEDALLION! Ext. Rare!
Item #156357910

Final Bid $400.00
Ended 09/08/99,
Seller    cngcoins

Constantius II. 337-361 AD. Æ 36mm Medallion (28.47 gm).
DN CONSTAN-TIVS PG AVG, laurel and rosette-diademed,
 draped, cuirassed bust right
VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM, Emperor, bare-headed and in military
 dress, standing facing, head left, raising right hand and
 holding spear in left. To left, Victory, standing right,
 holding palm and placing hand on emperor's shoulder.

RIC VIII Rome 408v (Victory head right); Gnecchi pl. 137 
(obv die of 1, rev die of 5); Cohen 238 var. 
Fine/VF, dark green patina, rough surfaces. Very Rare! 
Ex-Cornelius Vermeule III Collection. Purchased from Edward
 Gans 11/12/1958.

Roman medallions such as this rare example were 
apparently struck as special handouts to high officials 
in the government, or as rewards for loyal service.