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This is my latest purchase,an ancient Roman coin minted during the reign of emperor Constans,AD 337-350. Constans is the youngest son of Constantine the Great.

Obverse: Portrait of the emperor,diademed; lettering : DN CONSTANS PF AVG

Reverse: Victoria,holding laurel and palm branch. lettering: VICT(ORIA) AVG;mint mark SM K(?)

The coin has a diameter about 17mm. The dealer asks for $11 .Not much a bargain but the coin still retains many details,so it is ok for me. Also,this coin seems to be a rather type,based on my little search.

It is said he struck this coin to celebrate the victory over his brother,Constantine II.

further reading:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constans

This is post is for my great friend,art historian and much talented artist Andibi,as part of our "share your collection" activity. I hope more friends and watchers will join this project and eventually build up an little virtual museum with dynamic,updating collections.

www.deviantart.com/andibi

Description

This is my latest purchase,an ancient Roman coin minted during the reign of emperor Constans,AD 337-350. Constans is the youngest son of Constantine the Great.

Obverse: Portrait of the emperor,diademed; lettering : DN CONSTANS PF AVG

Reverse: Victoria,holding laurel and palm branch. lettering: VICT(ORIA) AVG;mint mark SM K(?)

The coin has a diameter about 17mm. The dealer asks for $11 .Not much a bargain but the coin still retains many details,so it is ok for me. Also,this coin seems to be a rather type,based on my little search.

It is said he struck this coin to celebrate the victory over his brother,Constantine II.

further reading:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constans

This is post is for my great friend,art historian and much talented artist Andibi,as part of our "share your collection" activity. I hope more friends and watchers will join this project and eventually build up an little virtual museum with dynamic,updating collections.

www.deviantart.com/andibi