Description: Constantius II | AE Centenionalis Reference: RIC VIII 125 Date: 348-350 CE Obverse: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG; bust pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand Reverse: FEL TEMP REPARATIO; Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with various ornaments on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two kneeling captives Mint: Antioch Size: 22.4 mm Weight: 3.80 grams A nice FEL TEMP coin commemorating the Roman "victory" at the Battle of Singara -- the legionary fortress-city of Legio I Parthica in modern day Iraq -- in 344 CE. The Roman army, under the personal command of Constantius II, claimed to have defeated the Sassanid army led by Shapur II, but its probable that Shapur simply abandoned the siege of Singara, leaving the Romans in control of the field. Despite the reality of a Pyrrhic victory, the imperial government issued these coins to propagandize the Roman defense of Singara. Ironically, the Persians would return in 360 CE and successfully take Singara. This coin also bears the christogram emblazoned on the military banner being held by Constantius II. According to the Roman historian Eusebius, before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge Constantine saw a cross of light imposed over the sun. Attached to it, in Greek characters, was the saying "Ev tούτῳ Νίκα!" ("In this, conquer!"). That night, Christ appeared to the Roman emperor in a dream. The next day Constantine instructed his soldiers to paint the Chi-Rho symbol ( also called a christogram) on their shields and assured them that as long as they did this they'd be victorious. Constantine defeated Maxentius.The Chi-Rho symbol would go on to become ingrained in Roman iconography. The patina on this coin has been largely stripped during overzealous cleaning. Some surface roughness but overall a great coin with lots of detail. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 44.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-11T20:24:59.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Denomination: Centenionalis
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 348-350 CE
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Constantius II
