While I'm more of a Valentinian I-and-later kind of guy, I still really enjoy the late bronzes from earlier in the 4th century, and needing more nicely-detailed LRBs in my collection, I had to pick this one up (an older purchase from some months back btw). Even though Fallen Horsemans are basically a-dime-a-dozen, they are less common in this kind of shape or better. Love how this one still has some of its silvering. And many collectors disregard the usual pearl-diademed generic-looking LRB bust, but when executed right, it can look very commanding and regal as on my example. Constantius II is a common enough emperor and I'm not feeling up to posting a lengthy history right now, so I'll link to some articles on him and post the obligatory map. Constantius's territories are in yellow: http://www.ancient.eu/Constantius_II/ http://www.roman-empire.net/collapse/constantius-II.html http://odur.let.rug.nl/~drijvers/ammianus/contributions/constantius.htm Post anything you'd like!
Very nice example, I had hundreds of these a decade ago and now I have none . Constantius II 350 AD AE Centenionalis Mint: Siscia Obvs: DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG. Diademed, draped, and cuirass bust right. * behind, H before Revs: HOC SIGNO VICTOR ERIS, H to left. Emperor standing left with labarum inscribed with Chi-Rho, being crowned by Victory. 20x21mm, 5.04g
That is a wonderful example! Here's my 81, a little different than yours (aside from condition). Heres another boring LRB type
VK, that is a fabulous Fallen Horseman! One of these days I want one or two. I'm counting on Randy to keep me abreast of candidates. One of these days he'll stop buying all of them . And Randy, your "boring" two soldiers is very well struck and well preserved... nice coin!
I've got around 80 fallen horseman coins, somehow they just seem to turn up in the hoards over and over again. Must have struck millions of them back in the day!
Thanks I found it at the local show. At the time I had a few and wasn't too excited about the type. I never really gave it a good look and passed it over many times over several months lol. I'm glad I finally took a look at it, and that no one else did.
@TIF this Randy-Dude is starting to get my attention in this arena with all his cool postings... looks like he may get some competion soon! Still love my Republics though!
